Chivas Stuns America in Epic Clasico Nacional, Shaking Up Liga MX Clausura 2026 Standings

The Liga MX Clausura 2026 campaign is intensifying as the regular season table begins to separate the genuine title contenders from those falling behind, with a high-profile weekend encounter creating major ripples throughout the league.

Gabriel Milito's Chivas defeated André Jardine's previously unstoppable Club América 1–0 in El Clásico Nacional to preserve their flawless six-game streak in the Clausura 2026.

Chivas' closest pursuers also claimed maximum points, setting up an exciting showdown for the upcoming weekend fixtures.

Beyond the leading duo, the battle for the top eight playoff qualification spots is becoming increasingly competitive. Multiple clubs remain within striking distance of postseason berths, and this competition will only grow fiercer in the weeks ahead.

Here's the current Liga MX Clausura 2026 standings following an eventful weekend of matches.

Liga MX Standings After Six Games of Clausura 2026

Liga MX Standings After Six Games of Clausura 2026

Chivas hold a substantial advantage at the summit after their 1–0 triumph over América. Milito's squad becomes the first team in 16 years to maintain a perfect record through six matches; remarkably, José Luis Real's Chivas were the last club to accomplish this feat during the 2010 World Cup preparations.

Cruz Azul, Pumas, Toluca, Pachuca and Monterrey all earned victories over the weekend in their efforts to stay competitive with the table-toppers. All five clubs secured favorable outcomes, though Pumas had to overcome a two-goal deficit to defeat Puebla on Friday evening, providing a crucial response after their first-round Concacaf Champions Cup elimination.

Tigres and Atlas both suffered defeats against higher-ranked opponents but would currently occupy the final two playoff positions if the campaign concluded today. Necaxa capitalized on América's derby loss to surpass them in the table with a victory over FC Juárez.

In other action, the league's bottom two clubs faced off on Sunday afternoon, with Mazatlán earning their inaugural points of the season by defeating Santos Laguna 2–1 and sending them to the Liga MX cellar.

Liga MX Clausura 2026 Gameweek 7 Schedule

Liga MX Clausura 2026 Gameweek 7 Schedule

After an thrilling Gameweek 6, several compelling matchups await in the next weekend's fixtures, highlighted by a showdown between the league's top two clubs, Cruz Azul versus Chivas.

Following their El Clásico Nacional victory, Chivas will journey to Puebla to meet Cruz Azul, the same team that knocked them out in last season's quarterfinal round. Both sides employ similar tactical approaches and the match promises to provide the goal-scoring excitement that El Clásico Nacional lacked.

Additionally, Tigres will welcome Pachuca on Friday evening to launch the weekend's action in a contest between two top-eight teams separated by merely one point.

Subsequently, Pumas welcome Monterrey on Sunday in another premier fixture. Pumas will attempt to demonstrate their impressive undefeated season start isn't merely fortunate, while Monterrey seeks to finally deliver a commanding display befitting the exceptional talent within their roster.