Chivas at occasions dominated however had been solely capable of get a 1-1 tie towards Puebla. Chivas was the higher aspect from the beginning however their scoring troubles continued as they had been solely capable of get a single aim towards a Puebla aspect that regarded to defend and counter from the beginning, gifting away most possession. Each groups are going to the Leagues Cup earlier than returning to Liga MX. Puebla will journey to Pachuca of their return whereas Chivas performs towards Santos in Torreon.
PUEBLA, MEXICO – JULY 31: Roberto Alvarado of Guadalajara celebrates with teammates after scoring the staff’s first aim throughout the third spherical match between Puebla and Chivas as a part of the Torneo Apertura 2026 Liga MX at Cuauhtemoc Stadium on July 31, 2026 in Puebla, Mexico. (Picture by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Photographs) | Getty Photographs
The first half began with Chivas popping out with their greatest 11 together with Brian Gutierrez from the beginning. Armando Gonzalez bought into the world however his proper footed shot would go huge. Roberto Alvarado bought off a terrific left footed shot that was blocked by Puebla’s goalkeeper, Ricardo Gutierrez. He would depart the ball there for Gonzalez go get a detailed vary header however Gutierrez made a improbable save to cease him from a certain aim. Gonzalez bought into the world and his left footed shot was blocked by Gutierrez nevertheless it bounced off Juan Pablo Vargas and regarded prefer it was going to be an personal aim nevertheless it hit the publish. Chivas was utterly dominating the match however the rating remained scoreless. Towards the run of play, Emiliano Gomez bought into the world and get previous a defender earlier than getting off a left footed shot that Chivas’ goalkeeper Raul Rangel blocked however left there for Eduardo Mustre to get off a left footed shot within the internet to attain and provides Puebla the stunning 1-0 lead. It was the primary actual probability for the house aspect and it was a foul mistake from Rangel to surrender the lead. From exterior the world, Ruben Gonzalez bought off a proper footed shot that went huge. Facundo Almada made a run into the world however his proper footed shot went huge. Daniel Aguirre made transfer within the space and bought off a left footed shot that went simply huge. A cross into the world was headed by Bryan Alonso Gonzalez nevertheless it was cleared by Puebla’s protection. Alonso Gonzalez bought off a left footed shot inside the world that Gutierrez saved. The halftime whistle blew and though Chivas had performed higher, it was Puebla who had the lead on the break.
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The 2nd half began with neither staff making a substitution because it began to rain closely in Puebla. Kevin Velasco bought off a left footed shot from exterior the world that Rangel saved. Alvarado would get the ball within the space and get off a proper footed shot that hit the publish. Chivas subbed out Fernando Gonzalez and Jordan Carrillo for Omar Govea and Efrain Alvarez. Alvarado bought off a proper footed shot from exterior the world that Gutierrez made a terrific save on it. Off the following nook kick, Chivas shocked by taking it rapidly and Roberto Alvarado bought off a terrific left footed shot inside the world that went previous Gutierrez to attain and tie the match at 1-1. A cross from Alvarado virtually would flip right into a shot that just about went in. Govea bought off a proper footed shot that might go properly huge. Puebla subbed out Carlos Baltazar and Eduardo Mustre for Mathias Tomas and Luifer Hernandez. Chivas subbed out Armando Gonzalez for Angel Sepulveda. A great mixture play within the space ended with Alvarez getting off a proper footed shot proper to Gutierrez. Chivas subbed out Richard Ledezma and Brian Gutierrez for Ricardo Marin and Kevin Castañeda. Puebla subbed out Alejandro Organista for Oscar Villa. A cross into the world was headed huge by Sepulveda. A cross into the world was deflected proper to Aguirre, whose header was saved by Gutierrez. The heavy rain began to harm the sector, which began to get puddles. Puebla subbed out Emiliano Gomez for Omar Moreno. Moreno bought off a proper footed shot from exterior the world however Rangel was there to make the save. It will be the final play and though Chivas at time was dominant, the match ended win a tie.
PUEBLA, MEXICO – JULY 31: Eduardo Mustre of Puebla celebrates after scoring the staff’s first aim throughout the third spherical match between Puebla and Chivas as a part of the Torneo Apertura 2026 Liga MX at Cuauhtemoc Stadium on July 31, 2026 in Puebla, Mexico. (Picture by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Photographs) | Getty Photographs
Chivas got here to Puebla as slight favorites and performed properly sufficient at occasions to reside to these expectations however a terrific day for Puebla’s goalkeeper Gutierrez and the shortage of scoring that has harm Chivas within the Apertura 2026, all added to a tie. Chivas might want to enhance on offense in the event that they wish to reside as much as candidates for the title. The Leagues Cup break would possibly profit Chivas as to work on their offensive issues however they’ll want to take action rapidly as a result of they’re dropping factors due to their issues on offense. Puebla shocked by getting a tie towards the run of play and though their file is best than anticipated, they nonetheless look as a mean staff that won’t contend for a title.