Chivas Game: Armando Gonzalez Leads Chivas vs Tigres at Estadio Akron
The chivas game between CD Guadalajara and Tigres kicked off May 9, 2026, at 9:07 PM at Estadio Akron in Zapopan. Chivas entered second in the Clausura table and needed a sharper response after two recent losses to Tigres.
Estadio Akron Start Time
U.S. viewers could watch the match on DirecTV Stream, Peacock, or Telemundo. That gave the game a clear viewing path for a top-of-table Liga MX fixture that carried more weight than a standard regular-season night.
Chivas had already lost 4-1 to Tigres earlier in the season, then fell 3-1 on May 3. Those results put the home side under pressure to show more in the rematch, especially with Tigres arriving on back-to-back wins.
Tigres Enter in Form
Tigres brought a run that included a 1-0 win over Nashville SC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. In league play, they sat seventh in the Clausura table, but the recent results showed a side carrying momentum into Zapopan.
Chivas, by contrast, had mixed their strong and flat stretches over the last month. They beat Puebla 5-0 in April, but also drew 0-0 with Necaxa on April 23 and 0-0 with Tijuana on April 26 before this match.
Armando Gonzalez Watch
Armando Gonzalez, the Chivas forward, remained a name to watch because he has attracted interest from European clubs this season. With no publicly confirmed team news, injuries, suspensions, or probable lineup available for either side, the setup centered on form and table position rather than lineup surprises.
Chivas won one, drew two, and lost two of their last five Liga MX matches, a record that left little room for another flat home performance. Tigres had already beaten them twice, and this meeting offered Guadalajara a direct chance to stop that trend in front of its own crowd.
