Liga MX Clausura - 6

Puebla 2 - 3 FT U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Estadio Cuauhtemoc

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Futmetrix Verdict
86
FT
Sat, Feb 14
Español
Puebla
2-3
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
⚡ Intensity 90
⚖️ Balance 87
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Pumas stage epic Estadio Cuauhtemoc comeback.

Pumas Engineer Stunning Cuauhtemoc Comeback

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. Our verdict: A breathtaking five-goal thriller where Pumas clawed back from a two-goal deficit to break Puebla hearts at the death.

Early Shockwaves

Estadio Cuauhtemoc was rocking before the half-hour mark. Puebla threw the form book completely out the window, punishing a sleeping backline with lethal efficiency. J. Vargas nodded home the opening goal, capitalizing on brilliant, defense-splitting service from K. Velasco. When E. Guerra doubled the advantage at minute 41, a monumental upset looked entirely inevitable. The sheer Intensity of the hosts' pressing disrupted absolutely everything the visitors tried to build from the back. Despite U.N.A.M. - Pumas holding the lion's share of the ball, they were utterly exposed in rapid transitions. A staggering combined 34 shots across the pitch turned this fixture into an absolute shooting gallery, but the home side took their early chances with ruthless precision. Puebla's sharp counter-attacks generated 17 total attempts, proving they were no pushovers in front of their home crowd.

The Turning Tide

Elite teams simply never panic. Just two minutes after going 2-0 down, G. Martinez snatched a vital lifeline for the visitors. He slotted perfectly past the keeper to shift the halftime momentum entirely. That singular strike altered the Balance of power permanently. Pumas came out for the second half and dominated possession, strangling the midfield at 61% and suffocating the home side's passing lanes. They circulated the ball with an 89% passing accuracy, making 565 total passes to systematically dismantle the defensive block. Their constant pressure eventually forced a massive VAR intervention just past the hour mark. Following a tense review, the referee pointed to the spot. R. Morales stepped up with absolute ice in his veins. His 64th-minute penalty conversion erased the deficit completely, silencing the raucous local crowd and setting the stage for a dramatic climax.

Substitutes Seal The Deal

Managerial masterclasses ultimately win modern football matches. Recognizing the immense Stakes in their fierce push for a guaranteed playoff spot, the Pumas coaching staff rolled the dice. Enter U. Antuna and Juninho. With just two precious minutes left on the clock, Antuna carved open the utterly exhausted Puebla defensive line, feeding his fellow substitute. Juninho made no mistake, burying the 88th-minute winner into the back of the net to complete a legendary turnaround. The fresh legs delivered exactly what was required. This thrilling 3-2 away victory solidifies Pumas in fourth place, sending a massive warning shot to the rest of the league. Meanwhile, Puebla remains painfully anchored in 14th, left to agonize over how a commanding two-goal advantage dissolved into absolute heartbreak.

Key Questions

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A chaotic 14-minute spell in the first half saw three quick goals, followed by relentless Pumas pressure, precise passing, and crucial VAR decisions that fueled the dramatic turnaround.

How dramatic was the late winner by Robert Morales?

Morales actually scored the 64th-minute equalizer from the spot. The truly dramatic 88th-minute late winner was brilliantly finished by substitute Juninho.

How did Puebla complete the comeback from behind?

Puebla actually surrendered a commanding 2-0 lead. Pumas completed the sensational comeback, scoring three unanswered goals to snatch the away victory.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
39%
61%
Puebla 39%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 61%
Shots
17
17
Puebla 17
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 17
Shots on Target
4
5
Puebla 4
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.95
2.00
Puebla 0.95
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2.00
Passes
355
565
Puebla 355
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 565
Pass Accuracy
80%
89%
Puebla 80%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 89%
Corners
4
2
Puebla 4
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2
Fouls
8
10
Puebla 8
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 10
Yellow Cards
1
1
Puebla 1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1
Red Cards
0
0
Puebla 0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0

Match Events

7' 🟨 Iker Moreno
29' J. Vargas (K. Velasco)
41' E. Guerra (E. Gomez)
G. Martinez (R. Morales) 43'
HT
C. Garza A. Carrasquilla 🔄 53'
55' 🔄 E. Guerra A. Ramirez
55' 🔄 C. Baltazar M. Ramirez
Robert Morales 62'
64' 🔄 E. Gomez F. Monarrez
64' 🔄 L. Rey A. Organista
R. Morales 64'
R. Duarte Juninho 🔄 68'
A. Medina A. Azuaje 🔄 68'
Angel Azuaje 🟨 70'
G. Martinez U. Antuna 🔄 77'
83' 🔄 E. Lozano E. Mustre
Juninho (U. Antuna) 88'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Puebla

Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Navarro
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
J. Vargas
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
N. Diaz
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Midfielders
L. Rey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
E. Guerra
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
K. Velasco
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
C. Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
E. Gomez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Forwards
E. Lozano
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
J. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Monarrez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. R. Pachuca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Organista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Mustre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Goalkeepers
K. Navas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Lopez
MAGNET
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
68
Passes
5
Duels
Nathan Silva
MAGNET
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
86
Passes
2
Duels
R. Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
A. Angulo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
A. Medina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
C. Garza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
P. Vite
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
J. Carrillo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
R. Morales
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
G. Martinez
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
P. Lara
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Leone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rico
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
U. Antuna
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
13
Minutes
6.7
Rating
S. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/24/2025 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
03/08/2025 Puebla 1 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
09/18/2024 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
02/11/2024 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 0 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
09/23/2023 Puebla 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
03/05/2023 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 4 Puebla Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
08/24/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
03/08/2025
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
09/18/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
02/11/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
09/23/2023
Liga MX Estadio Cuauhtémoc
03/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
Puebla Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Guadalajara Chivas 6 18 11 4 +7 WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (07-02-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (31-01-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (17-01-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (14-01-2026)
2 Cruz Azul 6 13 11 7 +4 WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-02-2026)WFC Juarez 3 - 4 Cruz Azul (31-01-2026)WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Puebla (18-01-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 0 Atlas (14-01-2026)
3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 6 12 12 6 +6 WPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)DAtlas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (08-02-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 - 0 Santos Laguna (31-01-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Leon (18-01-2026)WTigres UANL 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-01-2026)
4 Toluca 6 12 6 2 +4 WToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-02-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Toluca (31-01-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Toluca (18-01-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 Santos Laguna (15-01-2026)
5 Pachuca 6 11 7 4 +3 WPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)WPachuca 2 - 0 FC Juarez (08-02-2026)DClub Queretaro 0 - 0 Pachuca (01-02-2026)DPachuca 0 - 0 Club America (19-01-2026)WPachuca 2 - 1 Leon (14-01-2026)
6 Monterrey 6 10 10 5 +5 WMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)LClub America 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-02-2026)DMonterrey 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (01-02-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 5 Monterrey (17-01-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 2 Monterrey (14-01-2026)
7 Tigres UANL 6 10 10 6 +4 LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)WTigres UANL 5 - 1 Santos Laguna (07-02-2026)WLeon 1 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-02-2026)DTigres UANL 0 - 0 Toluca (18-01-2026)LTigres UANL 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (15-01-2026)
8 Atlas 6 10 6 7 -1 LPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)DAtlas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (08-02-2026)WAtlas 1 - 0 Mazatlán (31-01-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 1 Atlas (17-01-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 0 Atlas (14-01-2026)
9 Necaxa 6 9 9 8 +1 WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)WNecaxa 4 - 1 Atletico San Luis (07-02-2026)LClub America 2 - 0 Necaxa (31-01-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 1 Atlas (17-01-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 2 Monterrey (14-01-2026)
10 Club America 6 8 3 3 0 LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)WClub America 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-02-2026)WClub America 2 - 0 Necaxa (31-01-2026)DPachuca 0 - 0 Club America (19-01-2026)LClub America 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (15-01-2026)
11 Atletico San Luis 6 7 10 10 0 WAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)LNecaxa 4 - 1 Atletico San Luis (07-02-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (31-01-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-01-2026)WClub America 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (15-01-2026)
12 Club Tijuana 6 7 5 5 0 LToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (07-02-2026)DMonterrey 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (01-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Atletico San Luis (18-01-2026)WClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (15-01-2026)
13 Puebla 6 5 4 6 -2 LPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (07-02-2026)DPuebla 0 - 0 Toluca (31-01-2026)LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Puebla (18-01-2026)WPuebla 2 - 1 Mazatlán (13-01-2026)
14 Club Queretaro 6 5 5 8 -3 LAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)WClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Leon (07-02-2026)DClub Queretaro 0 - 0 Pachuca (01-02-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 2 - 1 Club Queretaro (17-01-2026)LClub Queretaro 1 - 2 Club Tijuana (15-01-2026)
15 FC Juarez 6 4 8 12 -4 LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)LPachuca 2 - 0 FC Juarez (08-02-2026)LFC Juarez 3 - 4 Cruz Azul (31-01-2026)DSantos Laguna 2 - 2 FC Juarez (18-01-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (14-01-2026)
16 Leon 6 4 5 9 -4 LMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)LClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Leon (07-02-2026)LLeon 1 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-02-2026)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Leon (18-01-2026)LPachuca 2 - 1 Leon (14-01-2026)
17 Mazatlán 6 3 6 13 -7 WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (07-02-2026)LAtlas 1 - 0 Mazatlán (31-01-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 5 Monterrey (17-01-2026)LPuebla 2 - 1 Mazatlán (13-01-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 6 1 6 19 -13 LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)LTigres UANL 5 - 1 Santos Laguna (07-02-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 - 0 Santos Laguna (31-01-2026)DSantos Laguna 2 - 2 FC Juarez (18-01-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 Santos Laguna (15-01-2026)