Liga MX Clausura - 17
CF Pachuca 0 - 2 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
U. Antuna (R. Morales) 5'
R. Lopez 6'
Nathan Silva 33'
34' C. Moreno
R. Morales 45'+4
HT
↓ Nathan Silva ↑T. Leone 46'
46' ↓ A. Dominguez ↑A. Bautista
57' ↓ O. Idrissi ↑E. Montiel
↓ J. Carrillo ↑G. Martinez 63'
↓ R. Lopez ↑Juninho 63'
↓ A. Angulo ↑J. Rivas 75'
↓ R. Morales ↑S. Trigos 82'
90'+1 ↓ Kenedy ↑D. Mendez
90'+10 S. Rondon
90'+12 S. Rondon
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlos Sánchez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eduardo Bauermann 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sergio Barreto
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brian García 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
3
Rating
Midfielders
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Víctor Guzmán
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Salomón Rondón
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.5
Rating
BENCH
Jose Eulogio 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristobal Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
René López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Bautista 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Elías Montiel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Quinones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Méndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas 
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
44
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Nathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ruben Duarte
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
72
Passes
8
Duels
Pablo Bennevendo
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
75
Passes
6
Duels
Midfielders
Pedro Vite
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
82
Passes
10
Duels
Rodrigo Lopez 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
Adalberto Carrasquilla
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
62
Passes
2
Duels
Jordan Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Álvaro Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Uriel Antuna 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Robert Morales
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Pachuca | 3 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 07/20/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 3 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/17/2025 | Pachuca | 2 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 07/21/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 0 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 05/03/2024 | Pachuca | 0 - 0 (PEN 3-5) | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 01/28/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 3 - 1 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 07/17/2023 | Pachuca | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/19/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 07/25/2022 | Pachuca | 0 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 05/01/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 0 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
11/21/2025
07/20/2025
02/17/2025
07/21/2024
05/03/2024
01/28/2024
07/17/2023
03/19/2023
07/25/2022
05/01/2022
CF Pachuca Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Pumas Punish Nine-Man Pachuca to Cement Top Spot
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A frantic top-of-the-table clash was defined by early drama and indiscipline, allowing the visitors to tighten their grip on the Liga MX summit.
Chaos from the Kickoff
The highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo delivered absolute chaos before the fans could even find their seats. The Stakes were monumental, with the visitors looking to extend their lead at the Liga MX summit and put distance between themselves and the chasing pack. They wasted no time asserting their authority, as U. Antuna found the back of the net in the fifth minute with a clinical finish to silence the home crowd. But that early goal was only half the story. Barely sixty seconds later, the Intensity boiled over into recklessness when B. A. Garcia Caprizo was shown a straight red card following a reckless challenge. Suddenly, Pachuca found themselves a goal down and a man down against the league leaders. The sudden shift completely altered the tactical landscape, forcing the shell-shocked hosts to abandon their game plan.
The Penalty Pivot
Despite their numerical disadvantage, the hosts refused to lie down, creating a surprising amount of attacking pressure. They peppered the visitors' goal, eventually racking up 17 total shots and putting eight corners into the mixer. However, U.N.A.M. - Pumas maintained their composure, leaning on an exceptional midfield performance from Pedro Vite to control the tempo. He dictated play beautifully, helping his side dominate possession with a commanding 67 percent share. The crucial turning point arrived deep into first-half stoppage time. Just as the hosts hoped to regroup in the dressing room at a one-goal deficit, the visitors were awarded a penalty. R. Morales stepped up in the 45th minute, confidently converting the spot-kick to double the advantage. This defining moment effectively broke the Balance of the match, leaving the ten men with a mountain to climb.
Seeing It Out
The second half became an exercise in game management for the visitors. Anchored by the defensive solidity of Ruben Duarte, they absorbed the remaining pressure and comfortably circulated the ball to neutralize any lingering threats. The result carries a significant Upset Factor according to pre-match probabilities, but the league leaders looked entirely comfortable dictating the terms of engagement. Frustration ultimately got the better of the home side in the dying embers of the match. In the 90th minute, S. Rondon was shown a second red card for the hosts, capping off a miserable evening of indiscipline. With this clinical 2-0 victory, the visitors extend their impressive run of form and create a five-point gap over their rivals, cementing their status as the team to beat in the playoffs race.
Key Questions
How did the red card for B. A. Garcia Caprizo impact the match?
The 6th-minute dismissal forced Pachuca to play defensively, allowing Pumas to control 67% possession and comfortably protect their early lead.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Clausura Crunch Match: Pachuca and Pumas Chase the Summit
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. With a single point separating second and third, this genuine six-pointer will define the next chapter of the Liga MX title race.
The Setup
Estadio Miguel Hidalgo sets the stage for a spectacular clash on April 25, 2026. The Stakes are absolutely massive as second-placed Pachuca host third-placed U.N.A.M. - Pumas. Both sides carry excellent Form into this fixture. The hosts guarantee entertainment with a blistering two goals per game average, while the visitors arrive with a proven pedigree as away specialists. With high-level Stars on display across the pitch, finding the right tactical Balance will decide who keeps the pressure on the league leaders.
Key Battle
Víctor Guzmán will look to orchestrate the home attack against the relentless drive of Juninho Vieira. Both midfielders are in lethal scoring rhythm, making this central duel the definitive matchup of the evening.
Our Prediction
We expect Pachuca to edge out a thrilling 2-1 victory. Keylor Navas will frustrate the hosts early on with his elite shot-stopping, but the sheer volume of attacks from the home side should eventually break the resistance in the second half.