There was no shortage of excitement and nail-biting moments on the field at Cuauhtémoc Stadium. In a match where Guadalajara came dangerously close to defeat, a flash of brilliance from Roberto Alvarado was enough to salvage their pride. Puebla and Chivas split the points after a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Matchday 3 clash of the 2026 Liga BBVA MX Apertura Tournament.
La Franja was the first to make its mark and expose the defensive weaknesses of the Rebaño Sagrado. Just past the 25-minute mark, Eduardo Mustre sensed an opening. The Puebla forward capitalized on a gross lapse by the red-and-white defense, recovered the ball inside the box, and finished coolly to send the Cuauhtémoc stands into a frenzy, putting the visiting team on the back foot early on.
However, just when things looked bleakest for the Guadalajara side, individual brilliance struck. Early in the second half, Chivas pushed forward and were rewarded in the 63rd minute. “El Piojo” Alvarado emerged as the hero and scored a true masterpiece of a goal, showcasing his immense talent with a superb finish that breathed new life into the Rojiblancos and sealed the final 1-1 draw.
This draw put an end to a recent dominance, snapping Guadalajara’s three-game winning streak over the Camoteros. Despite moments of sloppiness, the match once again delivered the expected intensity, resulting in a fiercely contested battle from start to finish.
With this result, which leaves a bittersweet taste for both sides, both Puebla and Chivas now have four points—the result of one win, one draw, and one loss—after the first three matchdays of the fledgling 2026 Apertura. Both clubs remain in the middle of the standings, with an urgent need to fine-tune their lineups to climb the table in a competition that is just beginning but shows no mercy to those falling behind.
