Liga MX Apertura - 8
Mazatlán 1 - 4 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Martinez 11'
Pablo Bennevendo 18'
Santiago Trigos 30'
G. Martinez (J. Ruvalcaba) 45'
45' Fabio Gomes (O. F. Moreno Villegas)
Jorge Ruvalcaba 45'+6
HT
46' ↓ Dudu ↑Y. Barcenas
Nathan Silva 54'
José Caicedo 59'
↓ R. Lopez ↑A. Angulo 60'
↓ A. Ramsey ↑A. Carrasquilla 60'
67' ↓ S. Fierro ↑A. Duarte
67' ↓ O. F. Moreno Villegas ↑I. Gonzalez
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑A. Medina 75'
76' ↓ J. Sierra ↑J. Esquivel
83' ↓ M. Zaleta ↑M. Lainez
↓ G. Martinez ↑J. Macias 83'
A. Medina (J. Macias) 90'
J. Macias 90'
Álvaro Angulo 90'+9
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
B. Colula 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
76
Passes
3
Duels
F. Almada 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
L. Merolla
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
M. Zaleta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
N. Benedetti 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
S. Fierro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
J. Sierra
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Fabio Gomes 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
O. F. Moreno Villegas 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
BENCH
R. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Esquivel 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Meraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Barcenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Duarte
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
D. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Leyva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Goalkeepers
K. Navas 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
8
Rating
Defenders
P. Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Silva
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
A. Azuaje
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Duarte
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
S. Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
A. Ramsey
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
J. Ruvalcaba 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Forwards
G. Martinez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
P. Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Monroy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Angulo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
U. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Carrasquilla
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
P. Vite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Medina 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
J. Macias
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
A. Leon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Garcia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2025 | Mazatlán | 1 - 4 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 02/10/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 11/09/2024 | Mazatlán | 0 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 04/06/2024 | Mazatlán | 0 - 4 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 07/09/2023 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 0 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 02/25/2023 | Mazatlán | 1 - 2 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio de Mazatlán |
09/13/2025
02/10/2025
11/09/2024
04/06/2024
07/09/2023
02/25/2023
Mazatlán Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 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
Clinical Pumas Dismantle Mazatlán in Late Goal Frenzy
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A masterclass in transitional play saw Pumas brutally punish a possession-heavy Mazatlán side, cementing their spot in the playoff places with a late surge.
Setting the Tempo
Mazatlán looked to dictate terms early on at Estadio El Encanto, stringing together precise passes and ultimately hoarding a massive 66% of the possession. Yet, the Balance of power never truly shifted in their favour, as the visitors proved lethal on the break. Just 11 minutes into the contest, a foul in the box allowed G. Martinez to step up and dispatch an emphatic penalty, giving Pumas the lead and immediately ramping up the Intensity of the fixture. The hosts pressed high up the pitch, peppering the visitors' penalty area with crosses and attempting a barrage of 15 total shots. However, they repeatedly found an immovable object in Keylor Navas. The legendary goalkeeper was absolutely imperious between the posts, racking up four crucial saves and anchoring a defensive unit that absorbed immense pressure without breaking structure.
The First-Half Crescendo
As the half-time interval approached, the match rapidly descended into a sequence of beautiful, unpredictable chaos. A lengthy and tense VAR review eventually confirmed a second goal for Martinez right on the 45-minute mark, with J. Ruvalcaba earning the plaudits for providing the perfectly weighted assist. At 2-0 down, any thoughts of a comfortable, quiet evening for the visitors were instantly shattered by a fierce local response. Fabio Gomes struck back brilliantly for Mazatlán deep into first-half stoppage time, raising the Upset Factor and giving the passionate home faithful a genuine reason for renewed belief. The tactical battle remained relentless as both sides traded heavy blows in the middle third, turning the pitch into a fierce battleground where every loose ball was fiercely contested before the referee finally blew for the break.
The Substitutes Strike
The second half evolved into a gruelling war of attrition. The Stakes were unmistakably high, with Pumas aggressively chasing the league leaders to solidify their top-four playoff status, while Mazatlán looked desperate to escape the lower reaches of the table. Tempers and drama flared dramatically in the 78th minute when José Joaquín Esquivel saw a straight red card completely overturned following another critical VAR intervention. Seeking fresh legs to kill the game off, the Pumas manager turned to his bench—a tactical masterstroke that yielded spectacular results. Deep into stoppage time, A. Medina fired home a crucial third goal before J. Macias confidently converted a final penalty, drawn cleverly by Álvaro Angulo. While the 1-4 scoreline might seem harsh on the possession-dominant hosts, the visitors' ruthless clinical edge was absolutely undeniable.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR was heavily involved, confirming a crucial first-half goal, overturning a late red card for Mazatlán, and validating a stoppage-time penalty that completely sealed Pumas' victory.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Mazatlán dominated possession but left massive defensive spaces. Pumas' clinical finishing, combined with two converted penalties and ruthless counter-attacks, created this wildly entertaining open game.
How did substitute Guillermo Martínez change the game?
While actually starting the match, Martínez's impact was undeniable. His clinical brace, including an early penalty, immediately dismantled Mazatlán's game plan and established total Pumas dominance.
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.
A Mismatch on Paper Takes the Field
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Pumas aim to cement their top-four status against a Mazatlán side desperate to escape the Liga MX basement.
The Setup
The dynamic at Estadio El Encanto this September 13 is distinct. U.N.A.M. - Pumas bring a highly impressive Form rating into this clash, functioning as genuine road specialists with a 60% win rate on their travels. Meanwhile, Mazatlán languish in 16th place, making the competitive Balance look heavily skewed in favour of the visitors. Despite modest Stakes for the Apertura's eighth round, the away side has more than enough firepower to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle.
Key Battle
The individual quality on display pushes our Stars rating to notable heights. Mazatlán's attacking hopes rest almost entirely on Nicolás Benedetti, who must find a way past Pumas defensive anchor Rubén Duarte. Add veteran shot-stopper Keylor Navas to the mix—boasting three clean sheets in five games for the visitors—and Benedetti’s task looks incredibly steep.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable away victory. Pumas will control the midfield early on, utilizing their superior organization to suffocate the struggling hosts. Expect a clinical 2-0 win for the visitors, striking on the break to seal the points with minimal fuss.