Liga MX Clausura - 6
Puebla 2 - 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
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
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Navarro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
J. Vargas
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
N. Diaz
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Midfielders
L. Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
E. Guerra
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
K. Velasco
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
C. Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
E. Gomez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Forwards
E. Lozano
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
J. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Monarrez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. R. Pachuca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Organista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Mustre
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
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Lopez
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
68
Passes
5
Duels
Nathan Silva
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
86
Passes
2
Duels
R. Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
A. Angulo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
A. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
C. Garza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
P. Vite
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
J. Carrillo
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
R. Morales
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
G. Martinez
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
P. Lara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Leone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
U. Antuna
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
13
Minutes
6.7
Rating
S. Lopez
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
03/08/2025
09/18/2024
02/11/2024
09/23/2023
03/05/2023
Puebla Win
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -7
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
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.
Pumas Target Road Glory Against Puebla
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Pumas aim to consolidate their top-four status, but Puebla's heroic goalkeeping could deeply frustrate the visitors.
The Setup
Fourth-placed U.N.A.M. - Pumas visit the Estadio Cuauhtemoc this February 14, 2026, boasting a formidable away record. With three wins from five on the road, the visitors bring a solid Form rating into this Clausura clash. Puebla sit down in 14th, meaning the competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the away side. While overall league Stakes remain modest at this stage of the regular season, the match promises high entertainment value driven by an off-the-charts Stars rating. Fans can expect attacking action, as these two sides average nearly three goals per game combined.
Key Battle
It is the ultimate test of attack versus defense as Puebla's standout shot-stopper Ricardo Gutierrez faces Pumas' creative hub Juninho Vieira. Gutierrez has been a revelation between the sticks, racking up a massive save count and pulling off penalty heroics. He will need every ounce of those reflexes to deny Juninho, who arrives operating at the peak of his powers and looking to carve open the home defense.
Our Prediction
Pumas should edge this encounter. While Gutierrez will likely keep Puebla in the game for long stretches, the visitors' away pedigree and sheer attacking volume will eventually break through. Expect a hard-fought 2-1 away victory.