Liga MX Apertura - 7

U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 FT Atlas

Estadio Olímpico Universitario

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Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sun, Aug 31
Español
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-0
Atlas
⚡ Intensity 77
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
VAR drama ends in stoppage-time glory.

Stoppage-Time Salvation: Ramsey Rescues Pumas After VAR Chaos

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A relentless barrage of pressure and deep technological frustration finally gave way to jubilation as the hosts broke through in the dying embers of a fiercely contested playoff-jostling clash.

The Frustration Game

U.N.A.M. - Pumas dominated possession from the outset at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, pinning Atlas deep in their own half. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts launched wave after wave of attacks, racking up 19 shots in total. However, the first half became a tale of VAR heartbreak. Alan Medina thought he had opened the scoring in the 35th minute, only for the technology to intervene. Right on the stroke of half-time, Guillermo Martínez suffered the exact same fate. The visitors clung on, absorbing the pressure despite managing just 31% of the ball, setting the stage for a dramatic second act.

The Technological Wall

The Balance of the match heavily favoured the home side, but their inability to convert dominance into a legitimate advantage bred anxiety. The tipping point seemed to arrive in the 61st minute when the referee pointed to the spot for a foul on Pedro Vite. Unbelievably, VAR intervened for a third time, overturning the penalty decision entirely. Through this chaos, defender Angel Azuaje was a standout orchestrator, completing three key passes and stifling any rare counter-attacks the visitors attempted. The sheer volume of chances created suggested a goal was inevitable, but the stubborn Atlas backline refused to yield.

The Super-Sub Strike

With the Stakes rising in the upper echelons of the Liga MX playoff race, manager intervention proved decisive. Substitutes R. Lopez and A. Ramsey entered the fray late on to inject fresh energy into the side. In the 90th minute, the duo combined flawlessly; Lopez delivered the crucial assist for Ramsey to finally shatter the deadlock. The late winner sent the home crowd into raptures and secured three vital points, keeping Pumas firmly entrenched in fourth place. For Atlas, the late collapse leaves them sitting sixth, rueing a missed opportunity to snatch a gritty away point.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

VAR defined the narrative, cancelling two Pumas goals from Alan Medina and Guillermo Martínez in the first half, and overturning a Pedro Vite penalty in the second.

How dramatic was the late winner by Angel Azuaje?

A. Ramsey actually scored the 90th-minute winner, not Azuaje. However, Azuaje earned Man of the Match honours for his flawless defensive and creative performance throughout.

How did substitute Angel Azuaje change the game?

Angel Azuaje was a starter, not a substitute. It was substitutes A. Ramsey and R. Lopez who changed the game, combining perfectly for the stoppage-time winner.

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
69%
31%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 69%
Atlas 31%
Shots
19
7
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 19
Atlas 7
Shots on Target
6
1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 6
Atlas 1
Passes
494
233
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 494
Atlas 233
Pass Accuracy
87%
70%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 87%
Atlas 70%
Corners
8
1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 8
Atlas 1
Fouls
7
8
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 7
Atlas 8
Yellow Cards
2
5
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2
Atlas 5
Red Cards
0
0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0
Atlas 0

Match Events

35' Alan Medina
Victor Rios 🟨 37'
45'+8 🟨 Jorge Ruvalcaba
HT
61' Pedro Vite
G. del Prete A. Gonzalez 🔄 64'
67' 🔄 A. Medina J. Macias
74' 🔄 A. Carrasquilla A. Ramsey
82' 🔄 P. Bennevendo R. Lopez
D. Gonzalez C. Orrantia 🔄 83'
90' A. Ramsey (R. Lopez)
90'+3 🟨 Aaron Ramsey
Gaddi Aguirre 🟨 90'+3
P. Ramirez M. Coccaro 🔄 90'+6
Dória 🟨 90'+12
Uroš Đurđević 🟨 90'+12
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Goalkeepers
K. Navas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
P. Bennevendo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nathan Silva
MAGNET
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
79
Passes
1
Duels
A. Azuaje
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
A. Angulo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
J. Caicedo
MAGNET
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
64
Passes
8
Duels
A. Carrasquilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
A. Medina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
P. Vite
MAGNET
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
71
Passes
7
Duels
J. Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
G. Martinez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
6
Shots
6
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
M. Paul
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Juarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Monroy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lopez
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
8
Minutes
7.2
Rating
A. Ramsey
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
U. Rivas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Trigos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Macias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Garcia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Atlas

Goalkeepers
C. Vargas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gustavo Ferrareis
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
G. Aguirre
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Matheus Doria
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
A. Mora
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
J. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
V. H. Rios De Alba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Ramirez
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
G. del Prete
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
U. Djurdjevic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
C. Ramos
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Orrantia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Robles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. E. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hernandez
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Serrato
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Coccaro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/31/2025 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
01/26/2025 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
08/25/2024 Atlas 2 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
02/15/2024 Atlas 0 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
11/05/2023 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 0 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
02/05/2023 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 2 Atlas Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
08/31/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
01/26/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
08/25/2024
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
02/15/2024
Liga MX Estadio Jalisco
11/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
02/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Atlas Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Monterrey 7 18 17 9 +8 WPuebla 2 - 4 Monterrey (30-08-2025)WMonterrey 3 - 0 Necaxa (24-08-2025)WMonterrey 3 - 2 Mazatlán (18-08-2025)WLeon 1 - 3 Monterrey (12-08-2025)WMonterrey 3 - 1 Atlas (27-07-2025)
2 Club America 7 17 15 6 +9 WClub America 2 - 0 Pachuca (31-08-2025)WAtlas 2 - 4 Club America (25-08-2025)WTigres UANL 1 - 3 Club America (17-08-2025)WClub America 1 - 0 Club Queretaro (10-08-2025)DNecaxa 1 - 1 Club America (27-07-2025)
3 Cruz Azul 7 17 15 8 +7 WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (31-08-2025)WCruz Azul 1 - 0 Toluca (24-08-2025)WCruz Azul 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (17-08-2025)WAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (12-08-2025)WCruz Azul 4 - 1 Leon (27-07-2025)
4 Tigres UANL 7 14 16 8 +8 DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (18-09-2025)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Tigres UANL (31-08-2025)DMazatlán 2 - 2 Tigres UANL (24-08-2025)LTigres UANL 1 - 3 Club America (17-08-2025)WTigres UANL 7 - 0 Puebla (09-08-2025)
5 Toluca 7 13 16 10 +6 WAtletico San Luis 1 - 3 Toluca (30-08-2025)LCruz Azul 1 - 0 Toluca (24-08-2025)DToluca 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-08-2025)WFC Juarez 0 - 2 Toluca (12-08-2025)LToluca 3 - 4 Tigres UANL (27-07-2025)
6 Pachuca 7 13 11 7 +4 LClub America 2 - 0 Pachuca (31-08-2025)DLeon 1 - 1 Pachuca (23-08-2025)LPachuca 0 - 2 Club Tijuana (17-08-2025)WAtlas 0 - 3 Pachuca (10-08-2025)WPachuca 1 - 0 Mazatlán (26-07-2025)
7 Club Tijuana 7 12 13 9 +4 WClub Tijuana 3 - 0 Necaxa (01-09-2025)DClub Tijuana 3 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (23-08-2025)WPachuca 0 - 2 Club Tijuana (17-08-2025)DMazatlán 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (10-08-2025)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 FC Juarez (26-07-2025)
8 FC Juarez 7 11 7 7 0 WFC Juarez 1 - 0 Mazatlán (30-08-2025)WFC Juarez 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (23-08-2025)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 FC Juarez (16-08-2025)LFC Juarez 0 - 2 Toluca (12-08-2025)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 FC Juarez (26-07-2025)
9 Leon 7 10 8 9 -1 WLeon 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (30-08-2025)DLeon 1 - 1 Pachuca (23-08-2025)WNecaxa 0 - 1 Leon (16-08-2025)LLeon 1 - 3 Monterrey (12-08-2025)LCruz Azul 4 - 1 Leon (27-07-2025)
10 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 7 9 7 8 -1 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Atlas (31-08-2025)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Puebla (24-08-2025)DToluca 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (17-08-2025)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Necaxa (11-08-2025)WClub Queretaro 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (26-07-2025)
11 Santos Laguna 7 6 9 11 -2 LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Tigres UANL (31-08-2025)LFC Juarez 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (23-08-2025)LCruz Azul 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (17-08-2025)WSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (11-08-2025)LPuebla 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (26-07-2025)
12 Mazatlán 7 6 8 10 -2 LFC Juarez 1 - 0 Mazatlán (30-08-2025)DMazatlán 2 - 2 Tigres UANL (24-08-2025)LMonterrey 3 - 2 Mazatlán (18-08-2025)DMazatlán 2 - 2 Club Tijuana (10-08-2025)LPachuca 1 - 0 Mazatlán (26-07-2025)
13 Atletico San Luis 7 6 10 13 -3 LAtletico San Luis 1 - 3 Toluca (30-08-2025)LClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (23-08-2025)WPuebla 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2025)LAtletico San Luis 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (12-08-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 4 - 3 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2025)
14 Guadalajara Chivas 7 5 9 12 -3 DGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 0 Tigres UANL (18-09-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (31-08-2025)DClub Tijuana 3 - 3 Guadalajara Chivas (23-08-2025)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 2 FC Juarez (16-08-2025)LSantos Laguna 1 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (11-08-2025)
15 Atlas 7 5 12 19 -7 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Atlas (31-08-2025)LAtlas 2 - 4 Club America (25-08-2025)DClub Queretaro 3 - 3 Atlas (17-08-2025)LAtlas 0 - 3 Pachuca (10-08-2025)LMonterrey 3 - 1 Atlas (27-07-2025)
16 Necaxa 7 5 6 13 -7 LClub Tijuana 3 - 0 Necaxa (01-09-2025)LMonterrey 3 - 0 Necaxa (24-08-2025)LNecaxa 0 - 1 Leon (16-08-2025)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Necaxa (11-08-2025)DNecaxa 1 - 1 Club America (27-07-2025)
17 Club Queretaro 7 4 7 15 -8 LLeon 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (30-08-2025)WClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (23-08-2025)DClub Queretaro 3 - 3 Atlas (17-08-2025)LClub America 1 - 0 Club Queretaro (10-08-2025)LClub Queretaro 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (26-07-2025)
18 Puebla 7 4 6 18 -12 LPuebla 2 - 4 Monterrey (30-08-2025)DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Puebla (24-08-2025)LPuebla 0 - 2 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2025)LTigres UANL 7 - 0 Puebla (09-08-2025)WPuebla 1 - 0 Santos Laguna (26-07-2025)