Liga MX Gameweek 4, Apertura

U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 FT Club Queretaro

Estadio Olimpico Universitario

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Futmetrix Verdict
20
FT
Sun, Aug 16
Español
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
0-0
Club Queretaro
⚡ Intensity 3
⚖️ Balance 6
🏆 Stakes 83
🎲 Upset 44
Sterile possession in the Mexican capital.

A Tactical Slog in Mexico City

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. Despite hoarding the football on their home turf, the hosts lacked the cutting edge to dismantle a stubbornly organised visiting defence in a contest that promised early-season momentum but delivered absolute stagnation.

Early Stalemate

The tactical blueprint was glaringly obvious from the opening exchanges at Estadio Olimpico Universitario. U.N.A.M. - Pumas immediately took command of the tempo, securing a massive 66 percent of possession while dictating the rhythm from deep midfield. The Stakes were deceptively high for this early Apertura fixture, as both sides entered the pitch locked on six points, eager to cement a spot in the upper echelons of the league table. Yet, despite their absolute monopoly over the football, the hosts struggled desperately to inject any real menace into their prolonged passing sequences. They mounted 110 attacks and effortlessly connected over 400 accurate passes, but repeatedly ran headfirst into a meticulously drilled defensive wall. It swiftly descended into an exercise of horizontal patience, completely devoid of the required urgency to force a genuine breakthrough.

Missing the Final Ball

As the match wore on, the stark absence of Intensity in the final third transformed the contest into a genuine slog. The home side relentlessly pulled the trigger with 15 total shots, yet only a paltry four managed to test Guillermo Allison between the posts. The decisive final ball was chronically absent, brilliantly evidenced by 24 hopeful crosses that largely failed to find a gold shirt inside the penalty area. On the rare counter-attack, Pablo Barrera attempted to spring Club Queretaro into life against his former employers, but goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez enjoyed an exceptionally quiet evening at the opposite end. The underlying data strips away any illusions about the quality on display tonight: an expected goals tally of 0.66 plays 0.68 paints a brutally honest picture of two teams that entirely forgot their shooting boots when it mattered most.

A Forgettable Point

The overall Balance of territorial dominance heavily favoured the home side, but possession statistics do not inherently win football matches. The visitors executed their cautious, pragmatic game plan to absolute perfection, willingly absorbing the pressure and executing a staggering 43 clearances to frustrate the vocal home crowd. They will happily pack this gritty, hard-earned point into their bags and head home, fully aware they successfully nullified a superior squad on paper. For Pumas, this scoreless draw serves as a stark warning regarding their glaring offensive limitations against rigid low blocks. Both teams move up to seven points in the league standings, but this remarkably blunt performance leaves massive tactical questions hanging over the coaching staff. If they cannot convert such overwhelming possession into a single big chance, upcoming fixtures will be an arduous climb.

Key Questions

What does this mean for U.N.A.M. - Pumas's season?

It halts their momentum. Dropping points at home despite hoarding possession exposes a glaring lack of creativity they must address quickly to remain competitive in the Apertura.

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
66%
34%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 66%
Club Queretaro 34%
Shots
15
8
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 15
Club Queretaro 8
Shots on Target
4
3
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4
Club Queretaro 3
Expected Goals (xG)
0.66
0.68
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0.66
Club Queretaro 0.68
Passes
487
253
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 487
Club Queretaro 253
Pass Accuracy
82%
72%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 82%
Club Queretaro 72%
Corners
6
1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 6
Club Queretaro 1
Fouls
12
10
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 12
Club Queretaro 10
Yellow Cards
1
3
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1
Club Queretaro 3
Red Cards
0
0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0
Club Queretaro 0

Match Events

Paulo Victor 🟨 2'
HT
A. Alcala E. Duenas 🔄 58'
Paulo Victor W. Madrid 🔄 59'
C. Garcia 🟨 67'
70' 🔄 P. Vite A. Medina
70' 🔄 Juninho L. Herrera
81' 🟨 Nathan Silva
C. Garcia B. Parra 🔄 82'
B. Duarte J. Unjanque 🔄 82'
J. Unjanque 🟨 83'
83' 🔄 U. Antuna C. Calderon
83' 🔄 T. Leone G. Martinez
90'+1 🔄 A. Carrasquilla S. Trigos
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Nathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pedro Vite
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Rodrigo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Victor Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uriel Antuna
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Robert Morales
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristian Calderón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kléber Carranza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanley García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Medina
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Herrera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guillermo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Club Queretaro

Goalkeepers
Guillermo Allison
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bayron Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Diego Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Abascia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Parra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Carlo Adriano García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Santiago Homenchenko
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Giménez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Alcala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Paulo Victor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Ali Ávila
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
José Hernández
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Erik Dueñas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldo Madrid
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Parra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Unjanque
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Arellano Camacho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mono Martínez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Cázares
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/11/2026 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 1 Club Queretaro Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Universitario
07/26/2025 Club Queretaro 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
01/19/2025 Club Queretaro 3 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
11/06/2024 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Club Queretaro Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
04/27/2024 Club Queretaro 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
10/05/2023 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 - 0 Club Queretaro Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
08/04/2023 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 1 Club Queretaro Leagues Cup Audi Field
04/03/2023 Club Queretaro 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
09/08/2022 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 - 1 Club Queretaro Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
01/15/2022 Club Queretaro 1 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
01/11/2026
Liga MX Estadio Olimpico Universitario
07/26/2025
Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
01/19/2025
Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
11/06/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
04/27/2024
Liga MX Estadio Corregidora
10/05/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
08/04/2023
Leagues Cup Audi Field
04/03/2023
Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
09/08/2022
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
01/15/2022
Liga MX Estadio La Corregidora
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
Club Queretaro Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Club America 4 10 8 1 +7 WClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)WClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)WClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
2 Club Tijuana 4 10 6 2 +4 WClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)WClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)WClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
3 Monterrey 4 9 12 5 +7 WMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)WAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
4 Atlas 4 9 6 5 +1 WAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LAtlas 0 - 2 Monterrey (02-08-2026)WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)WLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
5 Toluca 4 7 6 3 +3 DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)LToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
6 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 4 7 7 5 +2 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)WToluca 1 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (22-07-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
7 Puebla 4 7 6 5 +1 WCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)
8 Club Queretaro 4 7 5 4 +1 DU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 0 Club Queretaro (16-08-2026)WClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)WCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)LClub Queretaro 0 - 1 Club America (19-07-2026)
9 Guadalajara Chivas 4 7 3 3 0 WSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)DPuebla 1 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (01-08-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 0 - 2 Toluca (19-07-2026)
10 Cruz Azul 4 6 8 8 0 LClub Tijuana 2 - 1 Cruz Azul (17-08-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Puebla (22-07-2026)WAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
11 Leon 4 6 5 5 0 WNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)WLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LClub Tijuana 1 - 0 Leon (25-07-2026)LLeon 2 - 3 Atlas (18-07-2026)
12 Necaxa 4 6 6 7 -1 LNecaxa 1 - 2 Leon (18-08-2026)LToluca 3 - 1 Necaxa (03-08-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Monterrey (26-07-2026)WNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
13 Atlante FC 4 5 5 5 0 DAtlante FC 0 - 0 Toluca (15-08-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 3 Atlante FC (02-08-2026)DAtlante FC 1 - 1 Club America (25-07-2026)LNecaxa 2 - 1 Atlante FC (17-07-2026)
14 CF Pachuca 4 3 6 6 0 LCF Pachuca 2 - 3 Puebla (18-08-2026)LLeon 1 - 0 CF Pachuca (02-08-2026)LCF Pachuca 1 - 2 Club Queretaro (27-07-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 3 CF Pachuca (18-07-2026)
15 Atletico San Luis 4 2 4 8 -4 LClub America 3 - 0 Atletico San Luis (16-08-2026)DAtletico San Luis 0 - 0 Club Tijuana (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LAtletico San Luis 2 - 3 Cruz Azul (18-07-2026)
16 Tigres UANL 4 1 6 10 -4 LAtlas 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (16-08-2026)LClub Queretaro 3 - 2 Tigres UANL (01-08-2026)DTigres UANL 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis (26-07-2026)LClub Tijuana 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (17-07-2026)
17 Santos Laguna 4 0 2 8 -6 LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (17-08-2026)LClub America 3 - 0 Santos Laguna (02-08-2026)LSantos Laguna 0 - 1 Atlas (26-07-2026)LMonterrey 3 - 2 Santos Laguna (19-07-2026)
18 FC Juarez 4 0 2 13 -11 LMonterrey 6 - 1 FC Juarez (16-08-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (01-08-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 FC Juarez (25-07-2026)LFC Juarez 0 - 1 Puebla (18-07-2026)