Goals and Highlights: Pumas 2-2 Necaxa in Liga MX

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Pumas tied Necaxa 2-2 in a Liga MX match, where the last two goals were scored in less than 3 minutes.

Pumas wants to close with another win, they're up front

6 minutes of compensation are added

Penalty called for Necaxa, but the referee doesn't award a penalty kick

Pumas substitution, Adrián Aldrete comes off for Santiago López López
 

Alejandro Andrade Rivera receives a yellow card 

Jair Omar Cortés Álvarez receives his second yellow card after a foul and is sent off.

Necaxa substitute José Paradela and Bryan Garnica for Jair Omar Cortés Álvarez and Rogelio Cortéz Pineda.
Jair Omar Cortés Álvarez is shown the yellow card for coming on too early

Pumas substitution, Piero Quispe and Pablo Bennevendo for Carlos Gutiérrez Estefa and Robert Ergas.

Pumas continues to press, but the hydro-calida defense is doing its job

Yellow card for Lisandro Magallán

Necaxa substitution, Édgar Méndez comes off due to injury, Jorge Rodríguez comes on.

GOOOOOL! by Necaxa, José Paradela came in from the right, cutting the ball in and leaving the university goalkeeper with no options. 

GOOOOOL! for Pumas, Lisandro Magallán headed the ball past the Necaxa defense to dive in for a dove.

Yellow card for José Paradela

GOOOOL! by Necaxa, Édgar Méndez took advantage of a defensive error to grab the ball and go against the goalkeeper and scored the goal when he entered the box.

Necaxa substitution, Andrés Colorado and Emilio Martinez for Diego Gómez and Ricardo Monreal. 

Second half begins

The first half is over

3 minutes of compensation are added

GOOOOL! for Pumas, Ulises Rivas found the rebound from Salvio, to sweep in and push the ball in. 

Necaxa wants to respond, but they still don't have much of the ball and can't get to Gonzalez's goal 

Pumas continue to dominate, but they have a hard time getting into the hydro-calida area 

Andrés Colorado receives a blow and begins to bleed from the nose, so he receives medical attention. 

Necaxa begins to recover and generate danger, but Pumas continues to control the ball.

Necaxa is taking advantage of the few spaces they have to create danger for Pumas

Pumas adds possession, but Necaxa is also generating danger 

Necaxa generates danger, looking for the flanks

Édgar Méndez tried to surprise Julio González, who was in front, but with his hand he sent the ball to the corner kick. 

Pumas starts with the ball

The match between Pumas and Necaxa is ready to kick off at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, where there is a good crowd.

Both teams take to the field to kick off this Liga MX match at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.

This is the XI with which the visitors will take the field at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, a Liga MX duel.

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— ⚡️Club Necaxa⚡️ (@ClubNecaxa) February 1, 2024

This is the starting XI with which the home team will take the field at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, a Liga MX duel.

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— PUMAS (@PumasMX) February 1, 2024

The Pumas are going through a good moment, which is why they are fighting for the top positions in the general table. They will now seek to return to international glory.
With months to go before the tournament kicks off, the official accounts of the Leagues Cup announced the groups in which all Liga MX and MLS teams will be included, as in the previous edition. On this occasion, they are placed in Group 1 and, since they were not seeded, they will face Monterrey and Austin FC.

After Julio González's four years at Pumas, the goalkeeper did not hesitate to say that the universitarios are becoming an uncomfortable rival, and that he does not rule out retiring from the club.
"We are becoming a rival that nobody wants to face."
"I believe that the players who have arrived are of great quality and the team has gone through the process of getting to know each other and becoming a solid team. We set the bar high last tournament and that is the minimum that Pumas has to fight for. The team is focused on winning tomorrow," he said at the press conference.
"Yes (to retire). It's a unique club that you don't realize what it's like when you're away. It has an enviable fan base. I'm tickled pink about returning to Europe to play in the first division, but I'm very happy and motivated to help the team," the goalkeeper explained.

América is very close to releasing Leonardo Suárez, where he could go to CU, looking to fill the vacancy left by Gustavo Del Prete.
Joining Pumas in the absence of Rogelio Funes Mori due to injury, so the Argentinean is one of the felines' bets for this semester. 
Suárez also had offers from the European continent in this market, but in the end it was Pumas UNAM that convinced the player. 

The Estadio Olímpico Universitario is a multipurpose stadium belonging to the UNAM, in Mexico City, designed by architects Augusto Pérez Palacios, Jorge Bravo and Raúl Salinas Moro. It has a capacity for 72,000 fans and was inaugurated on November 20, 1952.

Argentina's attacker, Eduardo Salvio, will play his fourth game in his local league, in the past he played 20 as a starter and 7 as a substitute, scoring 9 goals in the Mexican league and 3 assists, he currently has 3 goals in the tournament, so he will try to keep the fans happy.

Mexico defender Alán Montes, the defender will play his fourth game in his local league, in the past he played 14 games as a starter and 0 as a substitute, scoring 1 goal in the Mexican league and 1 assist, he currently has 1 goal, where he will try to be the team's referent.

A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.

The fans are gradually arriving at the stadium, and an average attendance is expected for this Liga MX match.

Both teams are already at the stadium, some players enter the dressing room to get ready for warm-up, while other players are checking the field before entering the locker room.
 

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This is the start time of the game Pumas vs Necaxa of January 31st in several countries:
México: 21:00 horas CDMX
Argentina: 23:00 horas
Chile: 23:00 horas
Colombia: 21:00 horas
Perú: 21:00 horas
EE.UU.: 22:00 horas ET
Ecuador: 21:00 horas
Uruguay: 23:00 horas
Paraguay: 22:00 horas
España: 05:00 horas

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In recent hours, it has been rumored that Luis Quiñones could leave Tigres after Pumas' alleged interest in signing the midfielder for the 2024 Clausura.
However, various sources mentioned that the 32-year-old player will be under contract until June 2025 and that for the moment there is no offer from Pumas.

Felinos and Rayos have met on 37 occasions, with 14 wins for the Universitarios, 10 draws and 13 wins for the Hidrocálidos, so both teams will be looking for a win to close the gap and put the scales on their side and on the other to close the gap and the bad streak they have been carrying since last season.

In the last 5 meetings between these two teams, 1 win has gone to Pumas, while Pachuca have 4 wins and a very uneven scoreline, with not a single draw in the last 5 meetings.
Necaxa 1 - 0 Pumas UNAM, Oct. 27, 2023, Liga MX
Necaxa 3 - 1 Pumas UNAM, Feb. 15, 2023, Liga MX
Pumas UNAM 1 - 0 Necaxa, Jul. 17, 2022, Liga MX
Pumas UNAM 1 - 3 Necaxa, Mar. 19, 2022, Liga MX
Necaxa 3 - 0 Pumas UNAM, Aug. 17, 2021, Liga MX

The locals are coming off a 3-1 win over Pachuca last week, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, so they are looking for confidence in this tournament and to get back on track.
Pumas UNAM 3 - 1 Pachuca, Jan. 28, 2024, Liga MX
Atlético de San Luis 3 - 1 Pumas UNAM, Jan. 19, 2024, Liga MX
Pumas UNAM 1 - 0 FC Juarez, Jan. 14, 2024, Liga MX
Tigres UANL 1 - 1 Pumas UNAM, Dec. 10, 2023, MX League
Pumas UNAM 0 - 1 Tigres UANL, Dec. 7, 2023, Liga MX

The visitors come from a 0-0 draw against América last matchday, in their last 5 games they have a regular streak, with 2 draws, 0 defeats and 3 wins.
Necaxa 0 - 0 America, Jan. 27, 2024, Liga MX
Puebla 1 - 2 Necaxa, Jan. 19, 2024, Liga MX
Necaxa 2 - 1 Atlas, Jan. 14, 2024, Liga MX
Atlas 0 - 0 Necaxa, Nov. 10, 2023, Liga MX
Necaxa 4 - 0 Mazatlán FC, Nov. 5, 2023, Liga MX

The 33 year old attacker from Argentina, Eduardo Salvio has performed well, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club to stay strong in the Mexican league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments, but for many fans consider that the player disappears in those moments, so he will be able to prove otherwise.

Mexico defender, 23 year old Alán Montes has been performing well, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club stay strong in the Mexican league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments and in this season.

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Liga MX match Pumas vs Necaxa. The match will take place at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario at 22:00.