Clausura 2026: Cruz Azul Leads, Toluca Climbs – Week 8 Results & Week 9 Schedule

Cruz Azul has surged to the top of the Clausura 2026 tournament standings after a pivotal eighth matchday, overtaking Chivas Guadalajara. The race for playoff positioning is heating up as Deportivo Toluca and Pumas UNAM closely trail the league leaders.

Toluca delivered a significant blow to the reigning champions, securing a second defeat for Chivas and simultaneously ending their reign at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul capitalized on the opportunity, claiming a victory on the road against Monterrey and ascending to first place in the overall standings.

Recent struggles for Chivas have drawn criticism from abroad as they attempt to regain their form.

Tabla general Clausura 2026 tras jornada 8

1. Cruz Azul – 19 points
2. Deportivo Toluca – 18 points
3. Chivas del Guadalajara – 18 points
4. Pumas de la UNAM – 16 points
5. Pachuca – 14 points
6. Tigres – 13 points
7. Atlas – 13 points
8. Club América – 11 points
9. Monterrey – 10 points
10. Club León – 10 points
11. Xolos de Tijuana – 9 points
12. Necaxa – 9 points
13. Puebla – 8 points
14. Atlético San Luis – 7 points
15. Bravos de Juárez – 7 points
16. Mazatlán – 7 points
17. Querétaro – 6 points
18. Santos Laguna – 2 points

Partidos de la jornada 9 del Clausura 2026

• Martes 3 de marzo
• Pachuca vs Necaxa – 19:00 hrs (Estadio Hidalgo)
• Santos Laguna vs Cruz Azul – 19:00 hrs (Estadio TSM Corona)
• Atlético de San Luis vs Mazatlán FC – 21:00 hrs (Estadio Alfonso Lastras)
• Pumas UNAM vs Toluca – 21:00 hrs (Estadio Olímpico Universitario)
• Miércoles 4 de marzo
• Monterrey vs Querétaro – 19:00 hrs (Estadio BBVA / Gigante de Acero)
• Puebla vs Tigres UANL – 19:00 hrs (Estadio Cuauhtémoc)
• Atlas vs Tijuana – 20:00 o 21:00 hrs (Estadio Jalisco)
• América vs FC Juárez – 21:00 hrs (Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes)