The match between Chivas and Atlas, which decided the Pacific Cup winner, failed to win 5-3 after a 0-0 pull in rules time, which meant that the Guadalajara Chivas were once more excluded from the title race according to penalties. Both Chivas and Atlas fine-tuned their preparations for the Clausura 2026 event, which kicks off next week, in a battle that was always filled with passion and emotion in this long-standing conflict. Pachuca may host in Guatemala, and Puebla will host in Atlas. However, the rivalry and interest did little to add rhythm to the game, and neither group eventually managed to score in the 90 minutes, demonstrating that they are still far from their best form. Chivas increased their effort and force in the attack throughout the match. Guadalajara had the best chance of the first quarter when Richard Ledezma tested keeper Camilo Vargas from the edge of the box, and immediately after, Bryan Gonzalez rattled a low, driven shot off the crossbar. At the end of the first option, Atlas had to report one more as Uros Durkevic's shot to the Chivas goal was to close for goalkeeper Raul" Tala" Rangel to save the game, keeping the score at 0-0 at halftime. Despite a tight deadline and the upcoming Liga MX debut, both teams rested their example in the second half. With a picture saved by Vargas and an aid that Bryan Gonzalez don't change, Ledezma continued to be the Chivas ' most active person. After missing the pleasant against Irapuato, Armando" Hormiga" Gonzalez returned to the ball and created hazard with a few possibilities that didn't yield a goal. Chivas had a distinct folder that Vargas saved once more before the sanctions. Atlas about had great execution in the penalty battle. They made all of their photos count. including Edgar Saldivar's second sentence, a Panenka-style device, and Djuka's decisive blow, while Guadalajara's defenseman Roberto" Piojo" Alvarado missed the third effort, handing it directly to keeper Camilo Vargas. After Rayados defeated UdeG with Frenchman Anthony Martial's primary objective in Mexico, Monterrey will now face Atlas in the Pacific Cup final on Monday at 6:30 pm, while Chivas may experience Leones Negros for third place.

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