Pumas UNAM defeated Pachuca 1-0 in the Liga MX 2026 Clausura second leg to secure their place in the final after a tightly contested semifinal at Estadio Olimpico Universitario. The universitarios produced a disciplined and patient performance, finding the decisive breakthrough in the second half through Jordan Carrillo’s superb free kick.
The second leg developed into a tactical battle, with Pumas controlling key stretches of possession while Pachuca relied on compact defensive structure and quick transitions led by Enner Valencia. Both sides struggled to consistently generate clear scoring chances in open play, with much of the danger coming from set pieces and isolated moments in wide areas. The intensity increased after halftime, but final execution in the attacking third remained the key difference.
In the end, Pumas managed the match intelligently after taking the lead, slowing down Pachuca’s momentum and closing spaces effectively until full time. Pachuca had late opportunities to equalize, including a clear chance that went over the bar from Salomon Rondon, but could not capitalize. The result sends Pumas UNAM into the Liga MX 2026 Clausura final against Cruz Azul, while Pachuca exit after a narrow and competitive semifinal series.
