Guadalajara Chivas thrashed Puebla 4-1 on Sunday, with Alicia Cervantes scoring her first Apertura 2026 goal and bolstering the red‑white attack. The club, currently 12th in Liga MX with 4 points (1W-1D-1L) and a recent DWL form, displayed clear superiority at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Chivas opened with a 0-2 lead at halftime and extended the lead in the 62nd minute when Cervantes, after a free‑kick, beat goalkeeper Renata Masciarelli. Jasmine Casarez and Joseline Montoya had already opened the scoring in the first half, while Denise Castro netted Puebla's lone goal in the 83rd minute. The win raises the Rebaño's season goal tally to 162.
Cervantes' goal provides relief after a low‑output Clausura 2026 (four regular‑season goals). The victory keeps Chivas in the table, just 3 points behind leader Club América. Also, the offensive display boosts the attack's confidence ahead of the upcoming clash with Atlético San Luis.
After the rout, Chivas prepares to host Atlético San Luis, while Puebla heads to a tough match at América in Jornada 3. In the men's league, Chivas' next fixture is an away game against Santos Laguna on August 17, where they will aim to climb the standings.
The win places Chivas among the most attacking teams in Apertura 2026, with a goal difference of -1 (2 scored, 3 conceded) this season. The performances of Cervantes and her teammates highlight squad depth and the ability to counter defensive challenges from opponents like Puebla.
