Clausura clash: ‘La Hormiga’ vs ‘El Toro’ set to decide Cruz Azul–Chivas showdown
La Hormiga González and El Toro Fernández engage in an electrifying goal-scoring duel in Liga MX. Let’s take a closer look at their recent form.
The spotlight in Week 7 of the Clausura 2026 won’t shine only on the showdown between the league leader and the runner‑up. At Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Cruz Azul vs. Chivas also delivers a compelling one‑on‑one battle up front — two strikers living very different realities but sharing the same mission: decide the match with a single touch.
Inside the box, where big games are won, Armando “La Hormiga” González and Gabriel “Toro” Fernández will take center stage. One is experiencing the best form of his young career; the other is fighting to reclaim his place after injuries and a recent suspension.
La Hormiga: Chivas’ present — and future — of goals
At just 22 years old, “La Hormiga” already carries the numbers of a seasoned striker. He’s scored 22 goals in 52 appearances for Chivas, a testament to steady growth. But this tournament has pushed him into a new tier.
He’s played all six matches so far — all as a starter — logging 416 minutes and scoring five goals. He enters the weekend as the league’s second‑leading scorer and the reigning Golden Boot winner from last season. Confidence, movement, and ruthless finishing define a forward who thrives on high pressure and nonstop energy.
El Toro: Cruz Azul’s power and personality
On the opposite side stands Gabriel “Toro” Fernández, a 31‑year‑old striker whose career has been built on strength, grit, and presence. With Cruz Azul, he’s tallied 19 goals in 59 matches — numbers that reflect his impact inside the penalty area.
This season, he’s appeared in four games, all as a starter, totaling 332 minutes and one goal. Injuries have disrupted his rhythm, but his reputation hasn’t faded.
Fernández is the kind of forward who needs only a sliver of space to change a match — a well‑placed cross, a loose rebound, a defensive lapse, and his instincts take over.
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