Overview
- Liga MX published the Apertura 2026 Jornada 3 slate, with Cruz Azul hosting Atlante and other matches such as Atlas vs Monterrey and León vs Pachuca confirmed for Saturday and Sunday fixtures on the weekend of August 1–2.
- Liga MX Femenil announced a new two-group format that cuts the regular season to 14 matches per team, advances four clubs from each group to the liguilla, introduces semi-automated offside tech for the final stages, and schedules a liguilla pause for national-team call-ups to reduce player load.
- Peruvian authorities authorized Alianza Lima’s match at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva for Saturday night with a 30,010 capacity and permission for banderolas, musical instruments and activations in all four tribunes to allow a full supporter atmosphere.
- CONAR named Michael Espinoza as referee and Milagros Arruela as VAR for Alianza Lima vs Alianza Atlético, while broadcasters confirmed L1 Max and streaming partners will carry the fixture on the evening of Saturday, August 1.
- Squad changes updated pre-match plans: Gilberto 'Gil' Mora is in Tijuana’s starting XI, Atlético San Luis confirmed Joao Pedro is out long term with an ACL rupture, and the club signed Felipe Mora as a replacement, which reshapes short-term attacking options and roster depth.