Liga MX Apertura - 11
Club America 4 - 1 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Ruvalcaba (J. Macias) 34'
41' Álvaro Fidalgo
Jorge Ruvalcaba 41'
HT
55' A. Angulo
59' J. Zuniga (A. H. Gutierrez Torres)
↓ J. Macias ↑G. Martinez 60'
↓ A. Ramsey ↑R. Duarte 61'
73' A. Zendejas (A. Saint-Maximin)
↓ P. Vite ↑A. Medina 75'
Rubén Duarte 76'
80' ↓ A. Fidalgo ↑I. Violante
80' ↓ A. H. Gutierrez Torres ↑E. Sanchez
80' ↓ A. Saint-Maximin ↑B. Rodriguez
83' A. Zendejas
86' ↓ A. Zendejas ↑V. Davila
86' ↓ J. Zuniga ↑R. Aguirre
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑U. Rivas 86'
Nathan Silva 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
L. Malagon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Alvarez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Caceres 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
R. Juarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Borja 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
I. Reyes
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
A. Fidalgo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
A. Zendejas 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
A. H. Gutierrez Torres 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
A. Saint-Maximin
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Zuniga 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
R. Cota 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Araujo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Orquin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Violante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Davila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
K. Navas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
P. Bennevendo 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Nathan Silva
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Angulo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Midfielders
S. Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
A. Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
J. Ruvalcaba 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
J. Macias
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
M. Paul
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Duarte
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.2
Rating
P. Monroy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Garcia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Universitario |
| 09/28/2025 | Club America | 4 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 02/23/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 2 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 09/30/2024 | Club America | 0 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 04/21/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 1 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 10/01/2023 | Club America | 1 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 04/23/2023 | Club America | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Azteca |
| 12/24/2022 | Club America | 0 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Copa por México | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 08/14/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 3 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 02/27/2022 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 0 | Club America | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
03/22/2026
09/28/2025
02/23/2025
09/30/2024
04/21/2024
10/01/2023
04/23/2023
12/24/2022
08/14/2022
02/27/2022
Club America Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Zendejas Masterclass Sparks Ferocious America Comeback
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. An early setback only fueled a relentless second-half siege as the hosts completely dismantled their cross-town rivals to claim vital playoff momentum.
The Opening Act
Club America controlled possession early at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, but U.N.A.M. - Pumas drew first blood strictly against the run of play. The Stakes were palpable for this crucial playoff-zone clash, and the visitors struck gold when J. Ruvalcaba found the back of the net in the 34th minute. Despite the hosts launching an immediate barrage of shots, legendary goalkeeper Keylor Navas stood tall, keeping the visitors ahead as they headed into the tunnel. Yet, the sheer Intensity of the home side's attacking sequences strongly hinted that Pumas' fragile advantage was built on sand.
The Pivot
The match turned entirely on its head during a frantic four-minute spell that shattered the tactical Balance. An unfortunate own goal credited to A. Angulo levelled the score in the 55th minute, immediately whipping the home crowd into a frenzy. Rejuvenated and sensing blood, the hosts instantly capitalized on the chaos. Just four minutes later, J. Zuniga smashed home the go-ahead goal, transforming the stadium into a cauldron of noise. Orchestrating the ferocious tempo from midfield, Álvaro Fidalgo kept the pressure mercilessly high, refusing to let the visitors breathe as the final shot count climbed to a staggering 23 attempts.
Resolution
The final twenty minutes belonged entirely to A. Zendejas. The dynamic midfielder etched his name into the local headlines, first extending the lead in the 73rd minute off a slick feed from A. Saint-Maximin, and then burying a decisive penalty to seal the emphatic 4-1 victory. The massive Upset Factor here isn't merely the result, but the sheer ferocity of overturning a deficit into an absolute rout against a higher-ranked opponent. This massive victory injects pure adrenaline into the hosts' playoff push, leaving the visitors searching for answers after a catastrophic second-half collapse.
Key Questions
What made Alejandro Zendejas the Man of the Match?
Scoring twice in the final twenty minutes, including a decisive penalty, Zendejas drove the offensive surge that completed the 4-1 rout.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An unrelenting 23-shot siege from the hosts cracked open a tense match, forcing an own goal and triggering a second-half scoring frenzy.
How did Club America complete the comeback from behind?
After trailing 1-0 at the break, a frantic four-minute window yielded an own goal and Zuniga's strike, entirely shifting the momentum.
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.
Top-Four Ambitions on the Line
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A victory here is essential for securing direct qualification spots, making this a true test of nerve for both heavyweights.
The Setup
On September 28, 2025, the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes provides the canvas for a pivotal Liga MX encounter. Club America desperately need a spark. Sitting eighth with 17 points, they are watching the leading pack pull away. Conversely, U.N.A.M. - Pumas hold all the cards in fourth place with 23 points. Our verdict points to an inconsistent home Form going up against a lethal away side that thrives on the road. Despite a modest Stakes score, the top-four implications are massive. Fans can expect an elite showcase thanks to an off-the-charts Stars rating, driven largely by a fascinating battle of shot-stoppers between Luis Malagón and Keylor Navas. The competitive Balance hints at fine margins, but Pumas' away pedigree gives them a distinct psychological edge.
Key Battle
The match will likely swing on the contrast in attacking styles: Alejandro Zendejas attempting to unlock defenses with his technical flair, against the sheer physical presence and clinical finishing of Guillermo Martínez up top for the visitors.
Our Prediction
We see Pumas grabbing a vital 2-1 away victory. Their ability to soak up pressure and strike efficiently on the counter-attack will exploit the spaces left by an aggressive home side.