Goals return as Chivas trounces Tijuana
Chivas defeated Tijuana by a 5-2 score, as they score more goals in the match that they had done all season.
On August 22, 2026, in Zapopan, Mexico, Chivas of Liga MX Torneo Apertura 2026 faced off against Tijuana. Chivas' goal-scoring finally took off, leading the team to a 5-2 victory. The match was delayed for two hours and thirteen minutes due to rain, but the field was eventually playable. Santiago Sandoval put Chivas ahead in the first half with a header from a corner kick.
Tijuana attempted to respond, but their defensive efforts were poor, allowing Chivas to capitalize on multiple set pieces. Ricardo Marin scored two more goals, one from a penalty kick and another after a counterattack, increasing Chivas' lead to 5-0. The final score stood at 5-2, with Chivas finishing the game strongly despite some defensive lapses. Chivas now sits at fourth place in the league, while Tijuana dropped to sixth.
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