Chivas, leader of the Liga MX Clausura 2026, drew 2-2 with Pumas UNAM at Estadio Akron in Jornada 13 on April 5. The match featured late goals, an own goal, and a VAR-reviewed penalty. Armando González scored both for Chivas.
Pumas took the lead in the 21st minute with Uriel Antuna's goal, assisted by Juninho, beating goalkeeper Raúl ‘Tala’ Rangel. Before halftime, at the 39th minute, José Castillo scored an own goal from Jorge Carrillo's cross, making it 2-0 for the university side.
In the second half, Chivas pushed forward and Armando ‘Hormiga’ González pulled one back in the 70th minute with a header past Keylor Navas, who was a standout with several saves. Drama unfolded in stoppage time: at 90+4, Roberto ‘Piojo’ Alvarado was fouled in the box, a call reviewed by VAR leading to a penalty at 90+9.
González converted the penalty at 90+11 close to the post, leveling 2-2 and reaching 12 goals for the tournament, temporarily topping the scoring charts. Chivas, under Gabriel Milito, remains leader with 10 wins and 25 goals scored.
Pumas, fifth in the table, showed defensive solidity with Navas despite conceding the equalizer.
