Chivas hold off Monterrey’s comeback to get another win
Chivas defeated Monterrey by a 3-0 score in match defined by the last play of the match.
MONTERREY, MEXICO - MARCH 21: José Rangel of Chivas celebrates with teammates after saving a penalty during the 12th round match of the Torneo Clausura 2026 Liga MX between Monterrey and Chivas at BBVA Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chivas needed some late minute heroics to grab a key victory over Monterrey by a 3-2 score. Chivas took a 3-0 lead but Monterrey battled back to a 3-2 score and were about to tie in the final minute had they scored on a Penalty Kick.
Chivas maintains their first place spot in the standings with the victory and will do so during the FIFA break. When they return to Liga MX action, they will host another improving side in UNAM Pumas. Monterrey will return to action by hosting Atletico San Luis.
The 1st half started with Chivas returning to coming out with both Angel Sepulveda and Armando Gonzalez up top. Monterrey had Jesus Corona starting but thirty minutes before the match, it was announced Christian Reyes was taking his place int he starting 11. After getting a run into the area just thirty seconds in, Roberto de la Rosa got off a right footed shot that was saved by Chivas’ goalkeeper, Raul Rangel.
A good combination of passes ended with Omar Govea getting the ball in the area but his right footed shot went well wide. After Monterrey lost the ball, a thru pass into the area would find Armando Gonzalez, who got off a right footed shot past Monterrey’s goalkeeper, Luis Cardenas, to score and give Chivas the 1-0 lead. De la Rosa would get off a great right footed shot in the area and the ball would hit the post.
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