Club América leads the Liga MX Apertura 2026 table with 24 points after 12 rounds, setting the pace following a high-scoring victory against León.
How the Standings Shifted Across the League
The latest round of matches reshuffled the upper and lower tiers of the domestic competition. América maintained its position at the summit following a 5-3 win at León on October 17, 2026. Goals from Henry Martín, Carlos Álvarez, Erick Sánchez, Óscar Perea, and Brian Rodríguez drove the victory in the Bajío region, allowing the leaders to separate themselves from Atlas.
Atlas climbed to third place with 21 points after securing an away victory against Necaxa on October 16. Toluca sits in second place with 21 points following a 1-1 draw against Atlético de San Luis, where a side rued missed opportunities from Paulinho in front of goal against goalkeeper Gibrán Lajud.
Chivas Stalls as Santos Surges Into Top Eight
Guadalajara held onto fourth place with 20 points despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Tigres. Juan Brunetta scored for Tigres before receiving a red card near the end of the first half, while Jordan Carrillo equalized for Chivas. The result extended Guadalajara’s winless run to four matches, drawing criticism from Vucetich regarding video assistant referee decisions.
SANTOS LAGUNA GOLEA 5-0 A QUERÉTARO Y SUMA CINCO TRIUNFOS CONSECUTIVOSSantos Laguna goleó 5-0 a Querétaro en la jornada 12 del Apertura 2026 de la Liga MX, resultado que representó la primera derrota por cinco tantos de los Gallos Blancos en el torneo. Tahiel Jiménez brilló con… pic.twitter.com/N8AssPOrac
Further down the table, Santos Laguna climbed into the playoff positions. Santos secured its fifth victory by routing Querétaro 5-0 on October 17. Young forward Tahiel Jiménez netted a hat-trick in the rout, dropping Querétaro from third to fifth place with 20 points, level with Cruz Azul.
Cruz Azul Dominates Juarez at the Bottom
Cruz Azul joined the top five with 20 points after defeating FC Juárez 5-0 at Estadio Banorte. The result left Juárez rooted to the bottom of the standings with four points from 12 matches. The complete weekend results showed Pumas defeating Atlante 2-1 and Tijuana playing out a scoreless draw against Puebla.
Monterrey and Pachuca entered their Sunday fixtures looking to improve their standing in a congested mid-table that includes Tijuana, Pumas, and Puebla all sitting on 16 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Liga MX Apertura 2026 table after 12 rounds?
Club América holds first place with 24 points following their 5-3 victory over León.
What was the most notable result in Round 12?
Santos Laguna defeated Querétaro 5-0 to claim their fifth win and move into eighth place with 16 points.
Which team occupies last place in the standings?
FC Juárez sits at the bottom of the table with four points after suffering a 5-0 defeat against Cruz Azul.
The remaining Round 12 fixtures conclude on Sunday, October 18, 2026, ahead of the upcoming midweek double-match week across Liga MX.
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