“Adalberto Carrasquilla breaks the deadlock with a composed finish to give Pumas the lead”
Pivotal“Triple substitution window sees both teams make tactical adjustments with fresh personnel”
“Substitute Mateo Coronel finds the equalizer for Querétaro with a well-placed strike”
Pivotal
Pumas UNAM
Querétaro
Pumas UNAM surrendered a lead in disappointing fashion as Querétaro fought back to claim a valuable point at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The hosts looked to be on course for three points after Adalberto Carrasquilla's well-taken opener four minutes into the second half, but their inability to build on that advantage proved costly. Manager Eduardo López made a flurry of changes around the hour mark, introducing fresh legs in Robert Morales and Jorge Ruvalcaba, but it was substitute Mateo Coronel who made the decisive impact for the visitors, leveling the score with a clinical finish in the 71st minute. The result leaves both teams treading water in mid-table mediocrity, with Pumas' inconsistent home form continuing to hamper their ambitions while Querétaro will be pleased to have rescued a point on the road.
Pumas UNAM begin their Clausura 2026 campaign at home against Querétaro, with the hosts heavily favored despite recent inconsistent form. The head-to-head record shows competitive encounters, though Pumas will look to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat to Pachuca.
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