Armando González Scores and Leads Chivas to a Strong Start in Clausura 2026

Chivas opened the Clausura 2026 season in commanding fashion and immediately found its first breakout star in Armando González. The red-and-white striker opened the scoring in a 2–0 victory over Pachuca, once again proving that his name is becoming directly linked to success for the Rebaño Sagrado.

Under the guidance of head coach Gabriel Milito, Guadalajara showed continuity from the previous tournament and settled the match early. “La Hormiga” wasted no time in igniting the Estadio Akron, delivering the first goal of the semester and setting the tone for the campaign.

The breakthrough came in the 17th minute following a well-constructed team move. Richard Ledezma slipped a through ball into the box for Brian Gutiérrez, who squared it perfectly for Armando González to finish and break the deadlock.

With the lead secured, Chivas controlled the tempo and maintained constant pressure. Before halftime, the hosts doubled their advantage, effectively putting the match out of reach and confirming their authority at home.

González’s influence goes beyond this single performance. With the win over Pachuca, Chivas has now recorded eight consecutive victories whenever “La Hormiga” finds the net — a remarkable streak that underlines his importance in the team’s attacking system.

The forward began Clausura 2026 exactly how he finished the previous tournament: opening his goal account early and reaffirming his status as a decisive figure in key moments. In the second half, Guadalajara managed the game intelligently, avoiding unnecessary risks while the defense neutralized Pachuca’s attempts.

Armando González did more than score the opening goal of the Clausura 2026 — he confirmed himself as one of the defining players of the red-and-white semester.