Following the recently released schedule, Jornada 1 of Liga MX Clausura 2026 began January 9 and runs through January 11. FC Juárez claimed a 2-1 victory in the opener against Mazatlán, while highlights include América at Tijuana, Guadalajara hosting Pachuca, and reinforcements at Tigres and Pachuca boosting title hopes.
Jornada 1 matches span Friday, January 9, to Sunday, January 11, aligning with the tournament's compressed schedule to conclude before the 2026 World Cup.
The curtain-raiser at El Encanto saw FC Juárez defeat Mazatlán 2-1. Francisco Nevárez scored in the 23rd minute, Facundo Almada equalized for Mazatlán in the 35th, and Denzell García netted the winner in stoppage time (45+2). The game aired on Azteca 7 and FOX One.
Remaining fixtures: Tijuana vs. América (Friday, 21:00), Atlas vs. Puebla (Friday, 21:00, Estadio Jalisco, Vix Premium), Monterrey vs. Toluca (Saturday, 21:00, Gigante de Acero), Guadalajara vs. Pachuca (Sunday), and Atlético San Luis vs. Tigres (Sunday). Toluca fields an alternate lineup without Alexis Vega, Paulinho, and Sebastián Córdova.
Team updates feature Tigres welcoming back Ángel Correa, with midfielder Guido Pizarro noting, 'we expect him this Thursday... to be at full strength.' Pachuca coach Esteban Solari praised new signing Salomón Rondón as 'a historic scorer.' Atlas' Diego Cocca described the tournament as 'demanding and short.' América's André Jardine confirmed Igor Lichnovsky's exit, while Pumas' Efraín Juárez is integrating Robert Morales and Juninho.
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