Liga MX Clausura - Semi-finals
CF Pachuca 1 - 0 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
37' O. Idrissi (V. Guzman)
HT
↓ R. Lopez ↑U. Antuna 58'
R. Morales 60'
A. Angulo 61'
J. Carrillo 70'
76' ↓ E. Montiel ↑S. Rondon
↓ A. Carrasquilla ↑C. Garza 76'
80' ↓ E. Valencia ↑A. Dominguez
↓ R. Morales ↑Juninho 85'
86' ↓ Kenedy ↑L. Quinones
86' ↓ O. Idrissi ↑G. Alvarez
90'+1 Eduardo Bauermann
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Pachuca
Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Carlos Sánchez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Bauermann 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian García 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Guzmán 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Kenedy
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Elías Montiel
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Oussama Idrissi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Enner Valencia
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
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
René López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Bautista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pablo Bennevendo 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Antonio Leone 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
Nathan Silva 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Rubén Duarte
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Álvaro Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rodrigo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jordan Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Robert Morales
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulises Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
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
Uriel Antuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 04/25/2026 | CF Pachuca | 0 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 11/21/2025 | CF Pachuca | 3 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Miguel Hidalgo |
| 07/20/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 3 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/17/2025 | CF Pachuca | 2 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 07/21/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 0 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 05/03/2024 | CF 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 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 07/17/2023 | CF Pachuca | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 03/19/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 2 | CF Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
05/15/2026
04/25/2026
11/21/2025
07/20/2025
02/17/2025
07/21/2024
05/03/2024
01/28/2024
07/17/2023
03/19/2023
CF Pachuca Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
First Blood at the Hidalgo: Pachuca Dominate First Leg
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A relentless attacking display gives the hosts a vital semi-final advantage, but a stoppage-time sending off means this tie is far from settled.
The Early Siege
Knockout football demands a ruthless edge, and CF Pachuca understood the assignment perfectly from the kickoff. The hosts turned Estadio Miguel Hidalgo into an absolute cauldron, unleashing a relentless wave of attacking pressure that left the visitors scrambling for cover. Operating with off-the-charts Intensity, the home side pinned their opponents deep, racking up a staggering 16 shots to a paltry five from the away camp. U.N.A.M. - Pumas arrived as the regular-season heavyweights, yet they looked completely shell-shocked by the ferocious tempo. The Balance of play was utterly skewed towards the aggressive hosts. By edging the possession battle and fiercely recovering loose balls, Pachuca dictated every physical engagement, turning the opening forty-five minutes into a gruelling survival test for the league leaders.
Breaking the Deadlock
The breakthrough felt entirely inevitable given the overwhelming volume of penalty area entries. Pachuca forced nine corners throughout the match, systematically dismantling any attempted counter-attacking rhythm. On 37 minutes, this tactical suffocation finally yielded a tangible reward. V. Guzman mapped out the perfect passing lane, threading a visionary ball straight through a retreating defensive line. O. Idrissi read the play flawlessly, taking his chance with clinical precision to smash home the opener. The sheer Stakes of a Clausura semi-final amplified the roar of the home crowd, validating their expansive approach. Pumas simply could not muster a coherent response to going behind, registering a miserable single shot on target across the entire evening while struggling to string passes together.
A Costly Finish
The hosts seemed destined to cruise effortlessly toward the final whistle, boasting a clean sheet and total tactical supremacy. But knockout football rarely follows a serene script. Deep into stoppage time, Eduardo Bauermann was shown a straight red card, instantly injecting unnecessary drama into the tie. While it barely impacted this specific result, the dismissal creates a massive selection headache for the return fixture. Pachuca secures a precious first-leg advantage, yet they fly out knowing a key defensive pillar is suspended. Meanwhile, Pumas somehow escape the bombardment with only a minimal one-goal deficit. The stage is beautifully set for May 18th; a winner-takes-all second leg where the visitors must completely reinvent their attack to overturn this narrow margin.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Eduardo Bauermann impact the match?
Arriving in the 90th minute, it didn't change the final scoreline, but it creates a massive defensive gap for Pachuca to fill in the upcoming second leg.
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.
Semi-Final Showdown: Pachuca Hosts Pumas in First Leg
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. The path to the Clausura final begins here as an inconsistent Pachuca side looks to build a crucial first-leg advantage against top-seeded Pumas.
The Setup
The visitors arrive at the Estadio Miguel Hidalgo carrying a formidable Form rating, staying completely unbeaten in their last five outings after topping the regular season pile with 36 points. Pachuca, finishing fourth with 31 points, have looked slightly more volatile recently but will desperately want to leverage their home crowd before the May 18th return leg. A massive Stakes atmosphere is guaranteed with a ticket to the final on the line. The Balance of power might tilt slightly toward the visitors based on their season-long defensive solidity, but a strong Stars rating indicates both sides have the firepower to blow this first leg wide open.
Key Battle
This semi-final will likely be decided by which forward line finds its rhythm first. Enner Valencia carries the attacking burden for the hosts, aiming to exploit the tight spaces left by U.N.A.M. - Pumas. On the other end, Robert Morales is peaking at exactly the right time and will ruthlessly punish any lapses in the Pachuca backline.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, tactical affair where the hosts push the tempo but leave themselves vulnerable on the counter. We predict a gritty 1-1 draw, setting up a tantalizing winner-takes-all scenario for the second leg in Mexico City.