Liga MX Gameweek 3, Apertura
FC Juarez 1 - 5 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Fri, Sep 11
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2-3
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⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Como
4-1
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⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
26
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Como dismantle Leipzig in Champions League stunner.
Futmetrix Verdict
23
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Sevilla
1-0
Valencia
⚡ Intensity
21
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
10
🎲 Upset
0
Late Iglesias strike sinks struggling Valencia.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Juninho 18'
Juninho (R. Morales) 22'
27' ↓ J. Murillo ↑Monchu
R. Morales (U. Antuna) 40'
45'+4 J. Rodriguez (J. M. Torres Ramirez I.)
HT
Juninho (R. Morales) 48'
52' ↓ H. Ortega ↑Juarez Ricardo
U. Antuna 59'
62' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑R. Fulgencio
62' ↓ D. Garcia ↑E. Ayon
62' ↓ O. Estupinan ↑J. Carmona
↓ S. Cordova ↑A. Medina 65'
↓ Juninho ↑A. Carrasquilla 65'
74' R. Fulgencio
↓ U. Antuna ↑G. Martinez 76'
↓ R. Morales ↑L. Herrera 76'
G. Martinez (A. Carrasquilla) 83'
↓ V. Arteaga ↑S. Trigos 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
Sebastián Jurado 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
5
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Francisco Nevárez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Sepúlveda 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Jesús Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
27
Entry
Haret Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Alejandro Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jairo Torres 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Denzell García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Óscar Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Guillermo Ruiz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ricardo Juárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Aquino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Carlo Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raymundo Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ettson Ayón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
48
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Rodrigo López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Angulo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Víctor Arteaga 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uriel Antuna
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Sebastián Córdova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Juninho 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.7
Rating
Forwards
Robert Morales
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ángel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Calderón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Alan Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Martínez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 4 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Olimpico Universitario |
| 09/24/2025 | FC Juarez | 3 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 04/28/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 1 (PEN 1-2) | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 04/12/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 07/18/2024 | FC Juarez | 1 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/14/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 08/23/2023 | FC Juarez | 4 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/08/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 2 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico de Universitario |
| 10/01/2022 | FC Juarez | 3 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 04/03/2022 | FC Juarez | 0 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
04/22/2026
09/24/2025
04/28/2025
04/12/2025
07/18/2024
01/14/2024
08/23/2023
01/08/2023
10/01/2022
04/03/2022
FC Juarez Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Juarez
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
FC Juarez
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Five-Star Pumas Run Riot on the Border
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A masterclass in finishing from Juninho condemned basement-dwelling FC Juarez to another heavy and humiliating defeat.
Early Onslaught
The visitors wasted absolutely no time establishing their dominance at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez. The Stakes were massive for a struggling FC Juarez side desperate for points, but they looked out of their depth immediately. Juninho opened the floodgates with an 18th-minute penalty, stepping up to convert with ice in his veins. Just four minutes later, the Brazilian doubled his tally, exploiting gaping holes in the home defence. The hosts were chasing shadows before they had even settled into the contest.
First-Half Fireworks
The match exploded into life as halftime approached, with the Intensity spiking dramatically. R. Morales slotted home a third for U.N.A.M. - Pumas on 40 minutes, converting a neat ball from U. Antuna. J. Rodriguez managed to pull one back deep into first-half stoppage time, momentarily giving the home crowd a reason to cheer. However, any flickering hopes of a heroic comeback were brutally snuffed out just three minutes into the second half when Juninho secured his treble.
Finishing Flourish
Despite the lopsided scoreline, Pumas merely edged possession with 51%. The real story was their ruthless efficiency in the final third and the total lack of Balance in the Juarez backline. To add insult to injury, the visitors showcased their squad depth late on. Substitutes A. Carrasquilla and G. Martinez combined brilliantly in the 83rd minute to score the fifth. Pumas climb the table with swagger, leaving Juarez rooted to the bottom with zero points.
Key Questions
What made Juninho the Man of the Match?
He produced a clinical hat-trick, starting with a penalty and consistently punishing the Juarez defence to dictate the match's tempo entirely.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Lethal attacking transitions completely overwhelmed a fragile defence, sparking a wild flurry of three goals in just eight minutes surrounding halftime.
How did substitute Juninho change the game?
Juninho actually started the match, dominating from the opening whistle. The real impact from the bench came via Martinez and Carrasquilla combining for the fifth goal.
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.
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Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A low-key matchday three fixture that lacks the fireworks to capture neutral attention, appealing mostly to the die-hard supporters of both clubs.
The Setup
As the Apertura slowly grinds into gear, matchday three sees FC Juarez welcome U.N.A.M. - Pumas for a fixture that frankly struggles to generate much early-season excitement. The Stakes are understandably rock bottom at this stage of the campaign, as both sides are primarily focused on finding their legs rather than worrying about playoff positioning. A sluggish Form rating across the board indicates that neither squad has managed to shake off the rust just yet. Furthermore, the Stars metric is notably low, suggesting a glaring absence of marquee talent capable of grabbing this game by the scruff of the neck, although home goalkeeper Sebastián Jurado has provided a rare bright spot at the back. Given the tight numbers, the Balance of the match points toward a cautious, heavily contested ninety minutes where risk-taking will be kept to an absolute minimum.
Key Battle
Without specific headline acts dominating the pre-match narratives, the true contest will unfold as a grueling war of attrition in the center of the park. The home side's defensive unit will be tasked with smothering any visiting attempts to orchestrate meaningful possession. It will be a gritty, physical clash where pressing and ball recovery outweigh creative flair, making it a battle for second balls rather than highlight-reel moments.
Our Prediction
A dull, pragmatic stalemate seems the most likely outcome here. Both managers appear perfectly willing to prioritize defensive solidity over attacking adventure this early in the calendar. Expect a heavily congested midfield, disjointed passing sequences, and very few clear-cut chances, ultimately resulting in a frustrating 0-0 or 1-1 draw where the final whistle cannot come soon enough.