Liga MX Apertura - 13
Monterrey 1 - 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
Rubén Duarte 14'
↓ J. Macias ↑S. Lopez 32'
A. Medina (J. Ruvalcaba) 43'
45' S. Ramos
45'+7 Sergio Canales
HT
46' ↓ A. Martial ↑J. Rodriguez
46' ↓ H. Moreno ↑I. Fimbres
↓ A. Carrasquilla ↑R. Lopez 64'
86' ↓ V. Guzman ↑T. Leone
86' ↓ O. Torres ↑R. de la Rosa
↓ A. Medina ↑P. Monroy 90'+3
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑S. Trigos 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Monterrey
Goalkeepers
S. Mele 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Arteaga 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
V. Guzman 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
S. Ramos 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
H. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
O. Torres
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
G. Berterame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Canales 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
64
Passes
6
Duels
L. Ocampos 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
A. Martial
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
L. Cardenas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Nathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Azuaje 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
R. Duarte 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.9
Rating
A. Angulo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. Medina
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
J. Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ruvalcaba
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Macias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
32
Entry
BENCH
P. Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Monroy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Villasenor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Trigos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | Monterrey | 1 - 1 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA Bancomer |
| 05/05/2025 | Monterrey | 2 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 03/17/2025 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 1 - 3 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 12/01/2024 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | 3 - 5 | Monterrey | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| 11/29/2024 | Monterrey | 1 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
| 10/24/2024 | Monterrey | 0 - 0 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas | Liga MX | Estadio BBVA |
10/19/2025
05/05/2025
03/17/2025
12/01/2024
11/29/2024
10/24/2024
Monterrey Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -12
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
VAR Drama and Wasted Dominance at the BBVA
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Monterrey controlled the tempo but needed a stroke of VAR fortune to salvage a point against a gritty Pumas side eyeing the playoff spots.
A Clash of Styles
Monterrey took the pitch at Estadio BBVA Bancomer with clear tactical intentions. They dominated possession, suffocating the visitors by holding onto 62% of the ball. The hosts dictated the tempo with nearly 600 passes, yet the Stakes weighed heavily on their final-third decision-making. Despite pinning U.N.A.M. - Pumas deep into their own half, the breakthrough proved elusive. The away side absorbed the pressure brilliantly. Angel Azuaje anchored the backline with an outstanding defensive display, ensuring the hosts' sterile dominance yielded nothing but frustration. The Intensity bubbled under the surface, waiting for a spark to ignite a cagey opening forty minutes into a fully-fledged shootout. Monterrey looked beautiful in possession, but the final killer instinct was visibly missing against a resolute defensive wall.
The Final Third Fireworks
Just as the half seemed destined to end in a tactical stalemate, the match exploded into life. In the 43rd minute, the visitors struck a lethal blow entirely against the run of play. J. Ruvalcaba carved open the defense on a break, teeing up A. Medina to silence the home crowd. The Upset Factor briefly spiked, but the drama was far from over. Almost immediately, controversy struck the other end of the pitch. A crucial VAR intervention involving Sergio Canales resulted in a confirmed penalty for the hosts deep into stoppage time. The Balance of the match flipped instantly. S. Ramos stepped up to the spot, burying the penalty with supreme confidence to drag his side level right on the referee's whistle.
Unresolved Tension
The second half morphed into a relentless shooting gallery, yet the scoreline stubbornly refused to budge. A staggering combined 29 shots highlighted the pure offensive intent from both camps. Monterrey pushed desperately for a winner, racking up 15 attempts, but their finishing lacked the necessary precision to steal all three points. Pumas remained highly dangerous on the counter and utilized their set-piece opportunities extremely well, creating severe corner pressure with eight deliveries into the box. Ultimately, the 1-1 draw does little to ease Monterrey's mid-table anxieties. They sit ninth, desperate to build momentum. Pumas, meanwhile, hold firm in fourth place, keeping their playoff ambitions well on track. The final whistle left Estadio BBVA Bancomer in a state of unresolved anticipation, with both sides ruing missed chances.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal for Pumas?
A. Medina opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, finishing off a sharp attacking move following an assist from J. Ruvalcaba.
How did Monterrey equalize?
S. Ramos converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time after a crucial VAR review involving Sergio Canales confirmed the foul.
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.
Pumas Seek to Exploit Stumbling Rayados
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Monterrey's erratic form meets a surging Pumas side eager to solidify their top-four status at the Estadio BBVA Bancomer.
The Setup
Pumas arrive sitting comfortably in 4th with 23 points, enjoying a robust away record that makes them a genuine threat on the road. Their solid Form is a stark contrast to Monterrey's rollercoaster Apertura campaign. Rayados currently languish in 9th with just 14 points, desperate to find some consistency before it is too late. A modest Stakes rating reflects the mid-season timing, but the Stars metric is off the charts for this fixture. Both sides boast serious attacking firepower, guaranteeing entertainment despite the questionable competitive Balance of this matchup.
Key Battle
It is a shootout between two clinical number nines: Germán Berterame and Guillermo Martínez. Berterame is an absolute goal machine right now, single-handedly carrying the home side's attacking hopes. On the other end, Martínez provides the lethal edge that Pumas rely on. Whichever frontman finds his rhythm first will dictate the tempo. Keep an eye on the goalkeepers too—Keylor Navas brings elite penalty-saving pedigree to the visitors.
Our Prediction
We back Pumas to edge it 2-1. Monterrey will push hard in front of their home fans, but the visitors' knack for picking up results on the road will be the difference. Expect Pumas to absorb early pressure and strike ruthlessly on the counter.