Chivas secured their place in the Liguilla playoffs with a decisive victory over Atlante in the 15th round of the Liga MX Torneo Apertura 2026. The match took place on October 31 at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico.
Santiago Sandoval opened the scoring for Chivas, celebrating his goal as the team took control of the fixture. The win confirms Chivas' qualification for the postseason knockout stage with one round remaining in the regular season.
The result extends Chivas' strong form in the tournament, while Atlante's hopes of reaching the playoffs suffer a significant blow. Both teams will now turn their attention to the final round of matches before the Liguilla begins.
