Liga MX: Chivas vs Xolos is delayed due to weather conditions

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On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Cruz Azul and Atlas faced off in the fifth matchday of the Apertura 2026 season of Liga MX at the Estadio Banorte. Atlas entered the game with confidence after defeating Tigres in the previous matchday, aiming to repeat their success against Cruz Azul. Cruz Azul, meanwhile, sought to end a three-match losing streak. The match was broadcast live on several platforms including ViX Premium, TUDN, Canal 5, and Layvtime on YouTube.

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This Saturday, August 22, Puebla and Santos Laguna will face off in the fifth round of the Apertura 2026 season of Liga MX. Currently, Puebla holds the eighth position in the overall standings with seven points, while Santos Laguna occupies the seventeenth place with zero points. The match will take place at 7:00 PM local time and will be broadcast on FOX One, Disney+ Premium, ESPN, and Azteca 7. Details regarding the starting lineups for both teams were provided in the article.

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Due to heavy rainfall affecting the area around Zapopan, the match between Chivas and Tijuana at Estadio Akron has been postponed. Originally scheduled to begin at 17:07 hours, the game was delayed by 10 minutes initially but further postponed due to ongoing rain. The Liga MX announced via social media that the match, part of Jornada 5 of the Apertura 2026 season, will now start at 19:15 hours local time after receiving authorization from civil protection authorities and confirming field conditions with the referee team. Images shared on social media show significant puddles on the pitch, which could affect play. This marks Chivas’ return home after two consecutive away games and their recent participation in the Leagues Cup, where they were eliminated.

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