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Chivas Clinch Direct Liguilla Berth as ‘Hormiga’ González Reaches 12 Goals, Reports Link Necaxa to Gago Exit

The win crowns Guadalajara’s late surge under Gabriel Milito, with Armando González now sharing the scoring lead after earning his first Mexico call-up.

Overview

  • Guadalajara beat Monterrey 4-2 at Estadio Akron to finish sixth on 29 points, securing direct entry to the Liguilla with a seventh win in eight matches.
  • Armando ‘Hormiga’ González scored a header to reach 12 league goals, tying Joao Pedro at the top of the Apertura 2025 scoring chart while Paulinho remains in contention.
  • González was called up by Javier Aguirre for Mexico’s November friendlies against Uruguay and Paraguay as part of the 2026 World Cup evaluation process.
  • Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández netted in stoppage time for his first league goal of the tournament and celebrated in tears after kissing the Chivas badge.
  • Multiple outlets report Necaxa have parted ways with coach Fernando Gago after elimination, citing a five-win, 17-point league campaign, with Martín (Ricardo) Varini named as leading candidate to replace him, though no official club announcement was issued.