Liga MX Clausura - Quarter-finals

U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 3 FT Club America

Estadio Olimpico Universitario

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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Mon, May 11
Español
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3-3
Club America
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 80
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 10
Absolute mayhem in the Clásico Capitalino.

Clásico Capitalino Chaos: Pumas Survive Epic America Fightback

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Our verdict: A mesmerizing knockout tie where a blistering start was almost completely undone, decided only by a heartbreaking late penalty miss.

The Blistering Opener

The Intensity at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario was palpable as this quarter-final tie reignited after a frantic 3-3 first leg. U.N.A.M. - Pumas erupted out of the gates, determined to crush their fierce city rivals early on. By the third minute, R. Duarte had already found the back of the net, sparking delirium in the stands. The home side's onslaught was relentless. Nathan Silva headed home a brilliant P. Vite delivery just ten minutes later, and when J. Carrillo slotted in from a Juninho pass on 23 minutes, the tie looked dead and buried. Club America were staring down the barrel of a humiliating exit, trailing 3-0 on the night and totally overwhelmed.

The Turning Point

The Balance of power shifted aggressively as the desperate visitors threw caution to the wind. Dominating possession with an imperious 65% share, they besieged the opposition penalty area in waves. P. Salas sparked the unlikely comeback on the half-hour mark, perfectly teed up by A. Zendejas. Zendejas then took matters into his own hands entirely, converting a 40th-minute penalty to reduce the deficit to a single goal. A VAR intervention denied E. Sanchez an equalizer right before the break, but the mounting pressure was terminal. Racking up an astonishing 16 corners, their persistence finally paid dividends when B. Rodriguez found Zendejas to level the match at 3-3 in the 61st minute.

A Dramatic Resolution

With the aggregate score locked at a staggering 6-6, the Stakes could not have been higher. The hosts held the crucial advantage as the higher seed (1st vs 8th), meaning the visitors needed one more goal to stay alive in the tournament. The defining moment of the season arrived in the 85th minute. A penalty was awarded to the away side, setting the stage for the ultimate turnaround. However, H. Martin missed the crucial spot-kick, letting the hosts off the hook. Despite attempting 22 shots on the night, the comeback fell painfully short. The top seed progresses by the skin of their teeth in a derby match that will be remembered for years to come.

Key Questions

Was the penalty miss by H. Martin the turning point?

Without a doubt. Missing the 85th-minute penalty squandered their chance to take the lead, ultimately sealing their elimination despite a valiant and historic comeback effort.

What caused the 6-goal thriller?

A blistering 3-0 start from the hosts clashed directly with the visitors' dominant 65% possession and relentless 22-shot barrage, resulting in an incredible attacking spectacle.

How dramatic was the late winner by H. Martin?

The narrative shifted completely; instead of a dramatic late winner, H. Martin's 85th-minute penalty miss became the tragic focal point of his team's painful exit.

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
35%
65%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 35%
Club America 65%
Shots
10
22
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 10
Club America 22
Shots on Target
5
6
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 5
Club America 6
Expected Goals (xG)
1.16
3.36
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1.16
Club America 3.36
Passes
253
432
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 253
Club America 432
Pass Accuracy
79%
89%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 79%
Club America 89%
Corners
3
16
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3
Club America 16
Fouls
20
5
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 20
Club America 5
Yellow Cards
3
1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3
Club America 1
Red Cards
0
0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0
Club America 0

Match Events

3' R. Duarte
13' Nathan Silva (P. Vite)
23' J. Carrillo (Juninho)
P. Salas (A. Zendejas) 30'
A. Zendejas 40'
E. Sanchez 45'+9
45'+10 🟨 Juninho
HT
P. Salas H. Martin 🔄 46'
A. Zendejas (B. Rodriguez) 61'
62' 🔄 U. Antuna T. Leone
74' 🔄 R. Lopez P. Bennevendo
74' 🔄 J. Carrillo C. Garza
E. Sanchez Lima 🔄 75'
J. dos Santos Rodrigo Dourado 🔄 75'
D. Espinoza Raphael Veiga 🔄 75'
80' 🟨 A. Angulo
82' 🔄 Juninho A. Azuaje
85' 🟨 A. Carrasquilla
H. Martin (H. Martin) 87'
K. Alvarez N. Araujo 🔄 90'
N. Araujo 🟨 90'+5
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Midfielders
K. Navas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
U. Antuna
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Lopez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nathan Silva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Duarte
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Angulo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Carrasquilla
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Vite
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Carrillo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Morales
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Juninho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
P. Lara
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Bennevendo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Rivas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Leone
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Garza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Azuaje
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. del Valle
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Trigos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Rico
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Ramirez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Club America

Midfielders
R. Cota
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Violante
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Espinoza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Juarez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Vazquez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Alvarez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Sanchez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. dos Santos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Salas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Zendejas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
F. Tapia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Mejia
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. N. Espinosa Dovat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Araujo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Martin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rodrigo Dourado
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Cervantes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Raphael Veiga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lima
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. H. Gutierrez Torres
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/03/2026 Club America 3 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
03/22/2026 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Universitario
09/28/2025 Club America 4 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
02/23/2025 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 2 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
09/30/2024 Club America 0 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
04/21/2024 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 1 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
10/01/2023 Club America 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Azteca
04/23/2023 Club America 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Azteca
12/24/2022 Club America 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Copa por México Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
08/14/2022 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 Club America Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
05/03/2026
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
03/22/2026
Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Universitario
09/28/2025
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
02/23/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
09/30/2024
Liga MX Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
04/21/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
10/01/2023
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
04/23/2023
Liga MX Estadio Azteca
12/24/2022
Copa por México Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
08/14/2022
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Club America Win
Draw