Guadalajara remains leader of Clausura 2026 with 30 points after a 3-2 win over Monterrey. Pumas beat América 1-0 in the Clásico Capitalino and climbed to fourth with 23 points. Cruz Azul drew 1-1 with Mazatlán, reaching 27 points.
Jornada 12 of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 delivered key results that reshaped the standings. Guadalajara beat Monterrey 3-2 at Estadio BBVA. Armando González scored in the 18th minute assisted by Ángel Sepúlveda, reaching 10 goals in the tournament. José Castillo netted at 46 and Bryan González at 55. Monterrey pulled back with Uros Djurdevic at 88 and Ricardo Chávez at 93, but goalkeeper José ‘Tala’ Rangel saved a Djurdevic penalty at 98 to secure the win and 30 points for the leaders. Pumas UNAM defeated América 1-0 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Robert Morales converted a late penalty after Cristian Borja's foul in the box. In the first half, Junhino hit the post and Brian Rodríguez shot from distance. Pumas reached 23 points in fourth place, while América stayed on 17 in eighth. Cruz Azul drew 1-1 with Mazatlán at El Encanto. Josué Ovalle scored at 47 for the hosts off a rebound from Kevin Mier; Gabriel Fernández equalized at 86 with a half-volley. Necaxa thrashed Tijuana 3-0 with Javier Ruiz's brace (35 and 56) and Tomás Badaloni's goal (75). Atlas and Querétaro drew 0-0. The standings after these matches: Guadalajara 30, Cruz Azul 27, Toluca 25, Pumas 23, Pachuca 21, Atlas 18, Tigres and América 17. Pending: Pachuca vs Toluca, Juárez vs Tigres, Santos vs Puebla.
