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After Weather Delay, PueblaChivas Is Played as Chivas Strike Early

Liga MX cited Articles 41 and 42 to reprogram the match within 24 hours, prioritizing safety.

Overview

  • Heavy rain and a lightning storm left the Estadio Cuauhtémoc unplayable on Friday night, forcing the suspension of the Jornada 11 fixture.
  • Liga MX, in coordination with Protección Civil, rescheduled the game for Saturday at 17:00 under competition rules that cover force majeure events, with broadcasts on Azteca 7 and selected streaming platforms.
  • Hours before the new kickoff, renewed showers and a waterlogged pitch raised the possibility of another halt, with referee Ismael Rosario López empowered to stop play if conditions deteriorated.
  • The match went ahead on Saturday and Bryan ‘Cotorro’ González put Chivas in front in the fifth minute, as live minute‑by‑minute updates confirmed action at the Cuauhtémoc.
  • The reprogramming brought added logistical challenges and costs for both clubs, amid concerns over stadium drainage and recent non‑sporting events that worsened the turf.