3 – 3
“Juninho broke the deadlock early, catching América cold and handing Pumas a shock lead inside the first five minutes at the Estadio Azteca.”
Pivotal“Uriel Antuna's goal on the stroke of half-time restored Pumas' lead after América had briefly levelled, a devastating blow for the hosts heading into the dressing room.”
Pivotal“Jordán Carrillo made it 3-1 just seven minutes into the second half, extending Pumas' lead and seemingly putting the match beyond América's reach.”
Pivotal“Henry Martin, introduced from the bench just fifteen minutes earlier, stepped up and converted a penalty to make it 2-3, sparking genuine belief that América could complete the comeback.”
Pivotal“Álex Zendejas coolly slotted home a second penalty in seven minutes to complete a stunning comeback and level the match at 3-3, stunning a Pumas side that had been seven minutes from victory.”
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América
Pumas UNAM
Pumas came into the Estadio Azteca and put on a first-half clinic, racing to a 3-1 lead by the 52nd minute through goals from Juninho, Uriel Antuna, and Jordán Carrillo. América's early equalizer from Isaías Violante briefly offered hope, but two goals either side of half-time — Antuna's effort just before the break and Carrillo's strike seven minutes into the second period — left the hosts staring down a humiliating home defeat. Despite controlling 57% of possession and producing 22 shots to Pumas' nine, América were being punished on the counter with clinical efficiency. The turnaround began when Rodrigo Dourado's involvement in the 75th minute shifted momentum, and back-to-back penalties from Henry Martin and Álex Zendejas in the final ten minutes completed a remarkable rescue act. The result keeps Pumas' impressive form intact but will feel like two points dropped for a Pumas side that were seven minutes from a famous away win.
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Robert Morales takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jesus Rivas is on, and Rodrigo Lopez is off.
Antonio Leone replaces Uriel Antuna.
Cesar Garza replaces Jordan Carrillo.
Thiago Nahuel Espinosa Dovat takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Rodrigo Lopez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot! Alejandro Zendejas scores with a left-footed shot.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Alejandro Zendejas scores, making it 3-3.
Raphael Veiga's header is blocked.
Vinicius Lima comes on for Erick Daniel Sanchez Ocegueda.
Pedro Jeampierre Vite Uca takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Robert Morales takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Jonathan Dos Santos replaces Rodrigo Dourado Cunha.
Henry Josue Martin scores with a right-footed shot.
Rodrigo DouradoVAR decision confirms a penalty for Rodrigo Dourado Cunha.
Henry Josue Martin from Mexico takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
Ramon Juarez Del Castillo attempts a header but misses the shot.
Rodrigo Lopez receives a yellow card.
Henry Josue Martin Mex comes on for Patricio Salas.
Thiago Nahuel Espinosa Dovat comes on for Miguel Vazquez.
Raphael Veiga is substituted for Alexis Hazael Gutierrez Torres.
Shot by Alexis Hazael Gutierrez Torres with his left foot is blocked.
Isaias Violante receives a yellow card.
Pablo Bennevendo comes on for Olavio Vieira dos Santos Junior.
Alejandro Zendejas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Jordan Carrillo takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Erick Daniel Sanchez Ocegueda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Alejandro Zendejas takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Isaias Violante takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Isaias Violante takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ramon Juarez Del Castillo comes on for Cristian Alexis Borja Gonzalez.
Uriel AntunaUriel Antuna takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Jordan Carrillo takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Shot by Alexis Hazael Gutierrez Torres with a header, but it misses the target.
Isaias Violante's right-footed shot is blocked.
Kevin Nahin Alvarez Campos takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Adalberto Carrasquilla takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Alexis Hazael Gutierrez Torres takes a header, but it misses the target.
Patricio Salas takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Shot by Alexis Hazael Gutierrez Torres with his right foot hits the post.
Kevin Nahin Alvarez Campos takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Alejandro Zendejas takes a shot with his head but misses.
Alexis Hazael Gutierrez Torres takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Isaias Violante scores with a left-footed shot.
Jordan Carrillo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Olavio Vieira dos Santos Junior takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
The fiercest rivalry in Mexican football collides in the Liga MX Clausura 2026 quarterfinals as América hosts Pumas UNAM at Estadio Banorte in a high-stakes first leg. Pumas enter as the tournament's top seed riding a defensive hot streak, while América lean on their deep Clasico pedigree and a ferocious 4-1 recent victory to claim first-leg advantage.
