Chivas edge Monterrey 1-0 at the BBVA and sit second
Guadalajara Chivas won 1-0 at Monterrey in Matchday 14 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026, at the Estadio BBVA. Roberto Alvarado's goal in the ninth minute proved enough. Monterrey controlled the ball, missed a penalty in the 19th minute and could not find an equaliser.
Chivas struck early. Alvarado scored in the ninth minute, set up by Santiago Sandoval. Ten minutes later, Lucas Ocampos had the chance to level from the penalty spot and missed. It was the turning point of a first half that ended 0-1.
Monterrey had 62% of possession and won the corner count 8-3. They also recorded the higher xG, 1.99 to 1.19. Even so, Chivas managed more shots on target, seven to five, and both sides finished with 11 attempts. The hosts committed 16 fouls to the visitors' nine and picked up two yellow cards. Chivas received none.
The finish was tense. Orbelin Pineda was sent off in the 90th minute and, in the 90+8th, the VAR ruled out a goal by Diego Rossi. The score did not change.
Goals
- 9' Roberto Alvarado Chivas
- 19' Lucas Ocampos (missed penalty) Monterrey
Match stats
Our prediction
Our preview expected a tight contest and went for a 2-1 Monterrey win. The game was tight, but Chivas won and Monterrey failed to score. The preview did note that Chivas were unbeaten away from home, and that remained the case.
Chivas move to 23 points from 13 games and are second. Monterrey stay on 20 points from 12 games, in seventh place.