Liga MX Clausura Matchday 4 Roundup

Last Updated on February 2, 2026 12:38 pm by Erwin Noguera

Liga MX continues to deliver a highly competitive tournament for its fans. Matchday 4 of the Clausura 2026 was filled with excitement and decisive moments.

Chivas reaffirmed their place at the top, while teams such as Cruz Azul and Pumas stayed close to the summit thanks to strong performances. Meanwhile, Toluca and Puebla picked up valuable points in tightly contested matches.

Matchday 4 was the highest-scoring round of the Clausura 2026 so far, with 24 goals scored across nine matches. The offensive surge was driven mainly by the seven-goal thriller between Juárez and Cruz Azul, as well as Pumas’ emphatic win over Santos.

It is also worth highlighting that three matches ended with the winning team keeping a clean sheet, reflecting a balance between attacking play and defensive solidity throughout the round.

Another notable statistic from the round was the parity on display: four of the nine matches were decided by a single goal, underlining the overall balance of the competition.

Overall, the round served as a clear reflection of the competitiveness the Clausura has shown so far, with several clubs continuing to solidify their playing identity and title aspirations.

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Liga MX Clausura Matchday 4: Puebla vs. Toluca

At Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla and Toluca played out a tightly contested scoreless draw. The result keeps Toluca positioned firmly in the upper-middle section of the table, while Puebla earned a valuable point and showcased defensive improvement against a traditionally strong opponent.

The ‘Diablos Rojos’ were far superior to their opponents, registering as many as 28 shots and 12 corner kicks, but they were unable to beat Ricardo Gutiérrez, who was the standout of the night with six saves.

The two-time Mexican champions remain unbeaten, but now sit fifth with eight points, while ‘La Franja’ are 14th with four points.

Result: Puebla 0–0 Toluca

Liga MX Clausura Matchday 4: Juárez vs. Cruz Azul

In the most thrilling match of the weekend, Cruz Azul defeated Juárez 3–4 away from home, suffering in the final minutes despite having taken a 1–4 lead.

The ‘Máquina’ set the tone from the opening minute, as the ‘Bravos’ began the match as if they were PSG, kicking long from kickoff toward the flank. From the ensuing throw-in came the visitors’ opener, after a good run by Gabriel Fernández, who laid it off to Agustín Palavecino, and he finished with a low, angled shot to make it 0–1.

The 0–2 came just minutes later, with José Paradela firing from distance after a poor giveaway by the hosts, showing that the former Necaxa partnership is already working perfectly within this team.

A superb team move featuring high-quality passing ended with Carlos Rotondi scoring the 0–3 in the 39th minute, but before halftime, Juárez pulled one back through a penalty converted by Óscar Estupiñán.

In the second half, the visitors from the capital struck again in the 51st minute with a great long-range effort from Carlos Rodríguez.

The ‘Bravos’ narrowed the gap in the 81st minute with an acrobatic finish by Guilherme Castilho off a corner kick, and in the very next play Fernández was sent off for dissent.

That lifted the home side, who made it 3–4 in the 90+1 minute with a header from Estupiñán after a save by Andrés Gudiño, but the hope ended there, as no epic comeback followed.

With this victory, Cruz Azul climbed to second place with nine points, while Juárez dropped to 12th with four.

Result: Juárez 3–4 Cruz Azul

Liga MX Clausura Matchday 4: Atlético San Luis vs. Chivas

The most talked-about match of the round in Mexico took place at Estadio Alfonso Lastras, where Chivas de Guadalajara defeated Atlético San Luis 2–3 in a match full of intensity and constant momentum swings. The visitors maintained their perfect start to the tournament with four wins in four matches, firmly establishing themselves as outright leaders with 12 points.

San Luis responded each time they fell behind, with João Pedro Galvão finding the net to keep the contest alive. However, the efficiency of the ‘Rebaño Sagrado’ ultimately proved decisive.

Richard Ledezma opened the scoring in the 31st minute after a fine one-two with Roberto Alvarado, but João Pedro equalized five minutes later from the penalty spot.

Before halftime, Daniel Aguirre put Chivas back in front following a double header inside the box after a corner kick.

In the final play of the first half, San Luis had a goal ruled out for a razor-thin offside, but in the opening play of the second half, the tournament’s top scorer, the Italo-Brazilian forward, scored his fourth goal with a first-time finish after a cross from Robson Bambu.

The joy was short-lived, as Armando González headed home in the 49th minute to restore Chivas’ lead. Guadalajara then held on to secure the win and keep their perfect run intact. Atlético San Luis, meanwhile, sits 11th with four points.

Result: Atlético San Luis 2–3 Chivas

Liga MX Clausura Matchday 4: América vs. Necaxa

After three matchdays without a win or a goal, Club América finally secured its first victory of the Clausura 2026, defeating Necaxa 2–0.

It had been a difficult moment for the ‘Águilas’. In addition to failing to win in three rounds, Allan Saint-Maximin left the club due to racist attacks against his children, and Álvaro Fidalgo was sold to Real Betis. Despite all of that, América managed to push through and claim all three points.

Saturday’s match was heavily influenced by the sending-off of Kevin Gutiérrez at the end of the first half, which allowed América to control the game, as they were already leading 2–0.

The hosts were far superior to their opponents, but all they needed was a three-minute burst to score. First, Brian Rodríguez struck in the 36th minute with a stunning long-range effort, which was the team’s first goal of the tournament. Then Víctor Dávila finished off a pass from Rodríguez inside the box, placing his shot into the corner.

The win not only restores confidence within the squad but also allows América to climb the standings, as they now sit ninth with five points. Meanwhile, Necaxa is 15th with three.

Result: América 2–0 Necaxa