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End of the Match
Key moments
- 12:16 AM ETEnd of the Match
- 11:53 PM ET77'Goal by Robert Morales · 2-2
- 11:50 PM ET74'Penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty for the…
- 11:47 PM ET72'Goal by Henry Martin · 1-2
- 11:46 PM ET69'Penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty…
- 11:08 PM ETTactical adjustments and bench options for the…
- 10:52 PM ET40'There are only five minutes left before…
- 10:48 PM ET36'Goal disallowed!
- 10:16 PM ET4'Goal by César Huerta · 1-1
- 10:14 PM ET3'Goal by Álex Zendejas · 0-1
- 10:10 PM ET1'The game is underway!
The 90 minutes are up
The 90 minutes are up, but play will continue—giving Pumas a little more life in this final stretch. Eight minutes of stoppage time have been added; let’s see if anyone from either team can make a difference and change the outcome in the time remaining. Anything can happen!
Pumas keep pressing
Pumas keep pressing; they're attacking América's box with more players. We'll see if anything else happens in the final stretch of the game. With this score, Pumas are seeing their chance to make the playoffs slip away.
With ten minutes left in the game
With ten minutes left in the game, Pumas are playing with a sense of urgency, knowing that their chance to make the playoffs is slipping away; América doesn't seem to be playing with the same sense of urgency, but they know they can't let the opportunity to secure first place slip away.
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for the Pumas!
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for the Pumas! Robert Morales scores with a great shot, curling it into the top corner and fooling Luis Ángel Malagón, who is beaten. The score is now tied at 2-2, and we’re in for a thrilling finish in the capital’s derby.
Penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty for the Pumas.
Penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty for the Pumas. The home team reacts immediately; off a set piece, they reach the opponent’s box, and a foul is called for contact with an attacker that ends up bringing him down. We’ll see what the call is, as the referee is considering reviewing the play.
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for América.
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for América. Henry Martín scores from the inside of his foot, curling the ball into the top corner; Keylor Navas guessed right but couldn't make the save, and the Águilas take the lead, 1-2.
Penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty for América.
Penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty, penalty for América. The ball moved back and forth on the attack for the visiting team, and after a contested play involving Borja and Henry Martín, Henry Martín was knocked down by Bennevendo—this will be the Águilas’ chance.
Little by little, the Americanista team has come
Little by little, the Americanista team has come to life, and the players attacking down the wings are becoming more aggressive. Borja came close to scoring the second goal; “El Colibrí” also had a chance. Pumas have slowed down the pace of the game and aren't attacking as much.
Pumas continue to attack more effectively
Pumas continue to attack more effectively; América has already lost its dominance and control of the game. At this point in the match, the home team continues to attack with urgency but has yet to capitalize. For América, Álvarez was substituted for Borja.
Pumas stepped up their game
Pumas stepped up their game; at times, they broke through the midfield, which helped pick up the pace of the match. The home team mounted a strong attack on a play in which Carrasquilla dribbled the ball several meters into the box, where he exchanged passes with Juninho, whose shot sailed over the crossbar.
The game is gradually picking up pace
The game is gradually picking up pace and has started just as the first half ended; play continues at a good pace, and the Pumas are the better team, already dominating and attacking, but they aren't finishing their chances properly.
The game is on!
The game is on! The second half is kicking off now; both teams are taking the field with the same 22 players who finished the first half. We’ll see how this matchup plays out and if either team comes away with the win—Pumas is the one with the most to play for.
First-Half Recap: Pumas UNAM 1-1 Club América
It was a frenetic start to the match, with early goals by Alejandro Zendejas in the 3rd minute for Club América and an immediate response from César Huerta in the 4th minute for Pumas UNAM. After that, play became bogged down in midfield: the visitors had 65% possession, but both teams recorded four shots and one on goal.
• Possession: Pumas UNAM 35% – 65% Club América.
• Total shots (on goal): Pumas UNAM 4 (1) – 4 (1) Club América.
• Corner kicks: Pumas UNAM 2 – 1 Club América
Tactical adjustments and bench options for the second half
América completed 244 passes at 85% accuracy against 113 from Pumas at 73%, yet six fouls and three yellow cards apiece kept midfield play choppy. Both teams need cleaner transitions in the second half, with Alan Medina and Israel Luna available on the home bench while Dagoberto Espinoza waits for the visitors.
- Completed passes (accuracy): Pumas UNAM 113 (73%) – 244 (85%) Club América
- Fouls committed: Pumas UNAM 6 – 6 Club América
- Yellow cards: Pumas UNAM 3 – 3 Club América
Halftime
The first half is over! We head into halftime tied 1-1; the goals came very quickly right at the start of the match, with Zendejas and Huerta scoring. Pumas had a goal by Morales disallowed for offside. It’s been a heated match with a good pace, and neither team has had the upper hand.
We've reached the 45th minute
We've reached the 45th minute, and 8 minutes of stoppage time have been added. The game is going back and forth, though at a slow pace, and América is in control, preventing Pumas from threatening them. We'll see what happens in the remaining time and if anything can change.
There are only five minutes left before halftime.
There are only five minutes left before halftime. Pumas are gradually taking control, and after the goal was disallowed, the home team continues to push forward, having already taken possession of the ball while América struggles to find it.
Goal disallowed!
The goal doesn't count! The review is over, and Ramos Palazuelos has disallowed Robert Morales' goal for an offside in the attacking third. The home team came close to extending their lead, but this goal doesn't count, and the score remains tied at 1-1.
Goal!
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for the Pumas! A cross following a free kick is headed away by Luis Ángel Malagón, but he leaves it loose, and the ball falls to Robert Morales, who taps it in.
The pace of the game has slowed down
The pace of the game has slowed down at this point; halfway through the match, play is going back and forth, with América attacking sporadically and without much clarity, while Pumas are defending well despite not having control of the game and launching quick counterattacks.
Perea came close to scoring the go-ahead goal
Perea came close to scoring the go-ahead goal after a cross into the box; he controlled the ball and shot wide. Álvarez, Sánchez, and Morales were booked during the play, in which they grappled with each other and exchanged words in midfield.
The game has heated up!
The game has heated up! Things have really gotten intense, and players from both teams have gotten into a scuffle at midfield and are trading insults. Huerta, Morales, and Álvarez got into a scuffle that involved shoving; the referee showed yellow cards, and the play is being reviewed by VAR.
That one was for Pumas!
That one was for Pumas! During an attacking transition set up by Juninho, Morales, and Antuna, the latter two failed to connect and squandered the chance. They’re not sharp on set pieces, while América is playing in their own box and defending.
The pace and intensity of the game have gradually
The pace and intensity of the game have gradually slowed down; so far, América has continued to dominate, although Pumas aren't giving up, and whenever they regain possession, they launch quick counterattacks down the wings.
The game continues with high intensity
The game continues with high intensity; both teams understand that this is a classic rivalry, and América is moving the ball forward more effectively, but Pumas are preventing them from finding open spaces, and when they get the chance, they look to launch quick counterattacks.
What a start to the game we're having.
What a start to the game we're having. Two goals in just five minutes, and the game is gradually picking up speed. For now, América is in control and trying to keep the ball away from the home team so they can't get it and attack them.
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for the Pumas!
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for the Pumas! A give-and-go between Juninho and Antuna; Uriel reaches the end line and sends in a precise cross that Huerta finishes off beautifully—the ball goes in right next to the post. The game got off to a flying start!
Goal!
Goal!, Goal!, Goal!, Goal for América. The Águilas strike first after a great play by Perea, who sends a cross to the far post, where Zendejas jumps to head it in and open the scoring.
The game is underway!
The game is underway! The capital city derby is now being played at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. We're expecting a great show in Mexico City between these two great teams. Stay tuned to this broadcast so you don't miss a thing!
Everything’s ready at the Olímpico Universitario!
The players are already on the field to go through the pre-game protocol! Pumas and América are getting ready to face off in another edition of the Clásico Capitalino, with crucial goals at stake in this final stretch of the season.
A Rematch After the Quarterfinals
This matchup also serves as a rematch of the 2026 Clausura quarterfinals, when Pumas eliminated América after two 3-3 draws. Pumas advanced to the semifinals thanks to their higher position in the overall standings, knocking the Águilas out of the tournament.
América's Starting XI
Pumas' Starting XI
Pumas and América Arrive at the Stadium
The Olympic University Stadium, Ready for the Capital Derby
Everything is set at Ciudad Universitaria to host one of the most anticipated matches of the day. The Olympic University Stadium will be the scene of a showdown in which Pumas’ playoff hopes and América’s lead in the standings are on the line.
We're back
The Clásico Capitalino is coming up! Pumas and América face off at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in a match for Matchday 16 of the 2026 Liga MX Apertura. Two teams with important goals meet in a new edition of this rivalry: the Pumas are looking to close in on a playoff spot, while the Águilas need to defend their lead in the standings.
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The match ends in a 2-2 tie, with goals for Pumas by Robert Morales and César Huerta, and goals for the Águilas by Henry Martín and Alejandro Zendejas. With this result, América misses the opportunity to remain in first place, and Pumas is practically eliminated.