Pumas UNAM secure Liga MX 2026 Clausura semifinal spot after 3-3 draw vs Club America

Pumas UNAM secured qualification after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Club America in today’s Liga MX 2026 Clausura quarterfinal second leg, and you lived every moment of this intense Clasico Capitalino here, on Bolavip.

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The referee blows the final whistle after a dramatic 3-3 draw between Pumas UNAM and Club America. Pumas UNAM secure their place in the Liga MX 2026 Clausura semifinals thanks to their superior position in the standings, despite a chaotic and intense Clasico Capitalino filled with goals, VAR decisions, and late drama.

Club America make a change as Kevin Alvarez leaves the field and Nestor Araujo comes on. In his very first action, Araujo is shown a yellow card for simulation inside the box after going down too easily under pressure.

The referee signals five minutes of added time as this dramatic Clasico Capitalino heads into its final stretch. Both Pumas UNAM and Club America continue pushing for a decisive goal, knowing the semifinal spot is still on the line.

The saved penalty could prove decisive for Pumas UNAM, as a draw at full time would see them advance to the semifinals. The home side finished higher in the regular season standings, meaning they would progress if the aggregate remains level after 90 minutes.

Keylor Navas comes up with a massive save to keep Pumas UNAM alive. Henry Martin steps up to take the penalty for Club America, but the veteran goalkeeper guesses correctly and makes a huge stop in a dramatic moment late in the match.

Club America receive another penalty after Angel Azuaje raises his leg too high and catches Juarez inside the box. The referee immediately points to the spot as the visitors get a massive opportunity to take the lead late in the match.

Pumas UNAM make another change as Juninho leaves the match and Angel Azuaje comes onto the field for the final minutes.

Alvaro Angulo receives a yellow card after a hard challenge on Isaias Violante. The referee quickly stops play and shows the booking as tensions continue rising in this intense Clasico Capitalino.

Pumas UNAM make two changes as Jordan Carrillo and Rodrigo Lopez leave the field, while Cesar Garza and Pablo Bennevendo enter the match. Club America also respond with three substitutions as Erick Sanchez, Jonathan Dos Santos and Dagoberto come off for Lima, Rodrigo Dourado and Raphael Veiga.

The match becomes a bit erratic as fatigue starts to affect both sides after an incredibly intense battle. With around 20 minutes still left to play and the score level, both teams struggle to maintain control, and substitutions could arrive soon.

Braian Rodriguez gets another good opportunity for Club America with a right-footed shot from the left side inside the box, but the attempt misses the target as the visitors continue pushing forward.

Pumas UNAM make a change as Uriel Antuna leaves the match and Antonio Leone comes onto the field for the home side.

Club America find the equalizer with a brilliant attacking play. Braian Rodriguez delivers a tremendous cross into the box and Alex Zendejas connects with an incredible header that beats Keylor Navas to level the match.

The match is temporarily stopped after Uriel Antuna goes down with an apparent injury. Medical staff enter the field to evaluate the Pumas UNAM attacker as both teams take a short pause.

What a chance wasted by Juninho. Jordan Carrillo wins the ball back with great intensity and immediately delivers a perfect through ball that leaves Juninho alone against the goalkeeper, but the forward finishes too softly and straight at Rodolfo Cota.

The match becomes an end-to-end battle in a very unusual way. Both teams try to keep possession of the ball, but they drop deep defensively and stay very close to their own box, waiting for the chance to recover the ball and explode forward on the counterattack.

Erick Sanchez tries his luck with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes just wide of the target. America continue pushing forward early in the second half.

Club America adjust for the second half as Patricio Salas comes off and Henry Martin enters the match. The visitors look for more experience and attacking presence as they continue searching for the equalizer.

The second half is officially underway at Estadio Olimpico Universitario. Club America look to continue their momentum after a strong finish to the first half, while Pumas UNAM try to protect their advantage and regain control of the match.

The first half comes to an end after a dramatic and intense 45 minutes between Pumas UNAM and Club America. The home side take a 3-2 lead into halftime after building a three goal advantage early on, but Club America respond strongly and keep the series completely alive heading into the second half.

Club America's equalizer is ruled out for offside after the referee receives confirmation from VAR. Erick Sanchez celebrates the goal, but the visitors see their comeback halted as Pumas UNAM keep their one goal advantage.

Club America complete the comeback before halftime. Alex Zendejas delivers another dangerous corner kick that finds Miguel Vazquez, who heads the ball down inside the box for Erick Sanchez. The midfielder connects with a header and sends the ball into the back of the net to level the match.

Club America continue attacking in search of the equalizer, while Pumas UNAM look to hold onto their advantage until halftime. The visitors correct their pressure in attack and avoid leaving spaces for the counterattacks that previously caused them so many problems.

We are into the final moments of the first half, and this is now a completely different match from the one we saw during the opening 15 minutes. Club America totally change the momentum and look determined to take advantage of their strong moment as they push for the equalizer. The referee adds eight minutes of stoppage time.

Alex Zendejas converts the penalty and Club America cut the deficit to just one goal. The visitors find new life in the match, and suddenly, there is real tension again in this Clasico Capitalino.

After reviewing the play on VAR, the referee awards a penalty to America for the handball from Pedro Vite inside the box. The visitors now have a huge chance to cut the deficit before halftime.

The referee stops the match to review a possible handball from Pedro Vite inside the box. Club America players immediately ask for a penalty as the VAR check takes place.

The match is temporarily stopped after Jordan Carrillo stays down on the field with a possible injury. Medical staff come onto the pitch to check on the Pumas UNAM midfielder after the recent play.

Club America pull one back when it is least expected. Alex Zendejas delivers the corner kick into the box, and Patricio Salas rises to connect with a header that gives the visitors new hope in this quarterfinal battle.

The match is temporarily stopped after Robert Morales goes down on the field with an apparent injury. Medical staff quickly enter the pitch to evaluate the Pumas forward.

Pumas strike again with a brilliant counterattack led by Juninho, who carries the ball forward before finding Jordan Carrillo in space. Carrillo takes on the defender in a one-on-one situation, cuts inside with a fantastic move, and fires a powerful low shot across goal to make it 3-0.

Club America try to react with more possession, but Pumas look much calmer and more compact on the field. The home side continue filling the box with bodies to avoid any surprises, while America need to increase the pressure if they want to stay alive in the series.

Pumas UNAM double their lead after a perfectly delivered corner kick from Pedro Vite. Nathanael Silva rises inside the box and connects with a powerful

header that finds the far post, giving the home side another huge goal in this Clasico Capitalino.

America earn two consecutive corner kicks as they look for a quick response, but both deliveries are cleared away by the solid Pumas defense. The home side continues protecting their advantage early in the match.

Pumas UNAM take the lead after a chaotic sequence inside the box. Following a corner kick, Club America's defense clears the danger, but Carrasquilla fires a strange shot that hits the post. Ruben Duarte stays in the right place to collect the rebound and sends the ball into the back of the net.

Pumas UNAM come close to opening the scoring after a brilliant through ball from Carrasquilla found Morales inside the box. Morales delivered a dangerous cross and Juninho connected with the finish, but the shot was deflected away at the last moment.

Pumas UNAM and Club America are officially underway at Estadio Olimpico Universitario in the decisive second leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 quarterfinals. Both teams are looking to secure a place in the semifinals after the dramatic 3-3 draw in the first leg.

Cesar Arturo Ramos Palazuelos will be the referee for the second leg between Pumas UNAM and Club America, alongside assistant referees Marco Antonio Bisguerra and Alberto Morin.

Club America will line up as follows: Rodolfo Cota; Kevin Alvarez, Ramon Juarez, Miguel Vazquez, Dagoberto Espinoza; Erick Sanchez, Jonathan Dos Santos; Alex Zendejas, Braian Rodriguez, Isaias Violante; Patricio Salas.

Pumas will line up as follows: Keylor Navas; Rodrigo Lopez, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte; Juninho, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Pedro Vite, Jordan Carrillo, Alvaro Angulo; Uriel Antuna, Robert Morales.

The intense rivalry between Pumas UNAM and Club America raised concerns for the Mexican Soccer Federation ahead of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 quarterfinal second leg, leading officials to ban visiting supporter groups from entering Estadio Olimpico Universitario this Sunday.

Andre Jardine will face this crucial matchup without Luis Angel Malagon, Cristian Borja, Sebastian Caceres, Victor Davila and Raul Zuniga due to injuries. Club America will also be without Israel Reyes, who is currently with Mexico's camp.

Pumas UNAM vs Club America will get underway at 9:15 PM ET. (PT: 6:15 PM)

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Welcome to our live blog of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 quarterfinal second leg!

Pumas UNAM face Club America in a decisive edition of the Clasico Capitalino with a place in the semifinals on the line. After an exciting 3-3 draw in the first leg, both teams arrive ready for another intense battle.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates from this massive showdown!