Liga MX Clausura - Quarter-finals
Club America 3 - 3 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
Juninho (J. Carrillo) 5'
13' I. Violante (P. Salas)
U. Antuna 44'
45'+4 ↓ C. Borja ↑R. Juarez
HT
J. Carrillo (A. Carrasquilla) 52'
↓ Juninho ↑P. Bennevendo 56'
59' I. Violante
61' ↓ A. H. Gutierrez Torres ↑Raphael Veiga
62' ↓ S. Caceres ↑T. N. Espinosa Dovat
63' ↓ P. Salas ↑H. Martin
R. Lopez 66'
78' H. Martin
79' ↓ Rodrigo Dourado ↑J. dos Santos
79' ↓ E. Sanchez ↑Lima
85' A. Zendejas
↓ J. Carrillo ↑C. Garza 90'+1
↓ U. Antuna ↑T. Leone 90'+2
↓ R. Lopez ↑J. Rivas 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Club America
Goalkeepers
Rodolfo Cota 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Isaías Violante 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Sebastián Cáceres 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Miguel Vazquez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cristián Borja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
45
Entry
Kevin Álvarez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Erick Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Rodrigo Dourado
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Alexis Gutiérrez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Patricio Salas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Alex Zendejas 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Fernando Tapia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramón Juárez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Néstor Araujo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Espinosa
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dagoberto Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Cervantes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphael Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Martín 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rodrigo Lopez 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
39%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Nathan Silva 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Rubén Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uriel Antuna
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Adalberto Carrasquilla
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Jordan Carrillo 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Álvaro Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Robert Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pablo Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
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
Ángel Rico
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
Cesar Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | Club America | 3 - 3 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes |
| 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 |
05/03/2026
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
Club America Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Quarter-Final Chaos Ends in Six-Goal Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Our verdict is clear: this breathless 3-3 draw proves why knockout football remains utterly unpredictable, setting the stage for a spectacular second leg where anything can happen.
Opening Act
Pumas grabbed the initiative with frightening speed. The Stakes were genuinely immense for this Clausura quarter-final first leg, pitting the top seed against the eighth. Juninho silenced the Estadio Azteca with a shock fifth-minute strike, courtesy of a brilliant setup. However, the hosts refused to panic and replied almost instantly. Club America levelled the tie through a sharp finish by I. Violante, perfectly assisted by P. Salas. From that moment, the pattern was set. U.N.A.M. - Pumas sat deep, absorbing pressure, and countered with terrifying efficiency. Despite the home side controlling possession, they were caught out right before the halftime whistle by U. Antuna. The away side looked entirely ruthless, exposing massive gaps in the defensive line.
The Pivot
The second half started with yet another devastating blow for the home fans. J. Carrillo, undoubtedly the standout performer of the night, smashed home a beautiful goal created by A. Carrasquilla. He completely dictated the Balance of the match, adding that crucial strike to his earlier assist. America looked completely out of ideas at 3-1 down. They controlled possession but struggled to break through open play. A barrage of 22 total shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet their massive 3.09 expected goals tally was heavily skewed by what happened next. The Upset Factor felt incredibly real as the visitors absorbed waves of pressure. The top-seeded Pumas were putting on an absolute masterclass in smash-and-grab football.
Resolution
Our take? You simply cannot write off the home side in this historic venue. The manager rolled the dice, and the tactical shift paid off massively. Substitute H. Martin stepped up to bury a tense 78th-minute penalty, shifting the momentum instantly. The Intensity was off the charts as America threw everything forward to keep their tournament hopes alive. Their relentless pressure paid off. Just seven minutes later, A. Zendejas converted a second penalty, snatching a spectacular 3-3 draw from the jaws of defeat. Pumas will bitterly regret letting a two-goal advantage slip away in the dying moments. Now, everything is beautifully poised for the return fixture on May 11. Winner takes absolutely all in the second leg.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
America's relentless 22-shot barrage clashed perfectly with Pumas's clinical, low-xG counter-attacks, creating absolute chaos across both halves.
Did Club America deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. Generating over 3.0 xG and controlling possession showed their offensive intent, ultimately earning those two crucial late penalties.
How did Club America complete the comeback from behind?
Relentless attacking pressure forced two late defensive errors in the box, allowing H. Martin and A. Zendejas to convert vital penalties.
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.
Derby Day Ignites the Quarter-Finals
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 71/100. The runaway league leaders visit their bitter city rivals in a first-leg clash where current momentum clashes with historical weight.
The Setup
Club America host league-topping U.N.A.M. - Pumas at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes this May 03, 2026. This Clausura quarter-final first leg brings immense Stakes. While the visitors boast an intimidating Form rating after dominating the regular season, form books often go out the window in knockout derbies. A modest Balance rating highlights the stylistic and statistical gap between the eighth-placed hosts and the high-flying visitors, placing a massive burden on both teams' Stars to establish dominance before the May 11 return leg.
Key Battle
Keep your eyes on the decisive duel between Brian Rodríguez and Robert Morales. Rodriguez has hit his stride at the perfect time, posing a constant threat out wide for the hosts. On the opposite side, Morales arrives as an elite finisher, ready to punish any structural flaws in the home backline.
Our Prediction
Club America 2-1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas. Despite the massive gap in the league standings, the hosts know how to navigate knockout football. We expect them to edge a fiery first leg, setting up a winner-takes-all scenario for the return fixture.