Pumas goes for the rematch against Cruz Azul after the blue coronation in CU

La Liga Mx returns to action after concluding the FIFA date. Matchday 11 of the Apertura 2026 Tournament will present a match that interests the fans of Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul because they are the last finalists of the Primera División Nacional. The teams from Mexico City will meet again on the field of the Olympic Stadium in Ciudad Universitaria, a venue declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the closing of date 11, which many call the "Classic of Obsession". SPONSORSHIP For Pumas of UNAM, playing again against the Cement Company means going to win for their audience and their institution by getting that little bit of losing the final of the Clausura 2026 of the Liga Mx, in a campaign where the illusion increased as never in the auriazul fanbase. Hand in hand with a coach who has the colors of Pumas UNAM tattooed, we are talking about Efraín Juárez, the Pedregal team rose from a setback to make the Clausura 2026 one of their best tournaments in recent years, and the possibility of ending with a 15-year streak without a championship seemed close. SPONSORSHIP For the best goal difference, the Pumas of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) were crowned leaders in the regular phase with 36 points, the result of: ten victories, six draws, and only one defeat against the Diablos Rojos del Toluca FC. The Felinos became the best offense, with 34 goals for spectacular football in attack and well-organized defense that the connection between players, coaching staff, and the fans turned Pumas into a team capable of lifting the Liga Mx title in the last national campaign. No team stood against the University teams, even their coach, Efraín Juárez, mentioned that among all, they filmed a movie that would soon be cinema with them as the cover with a cup that has not reached Ciudad Universitaria since the Clausura 2011. SPONSORSHIP However, the performance of Pumas UNAM began to generate doubts in the Final Phase: in the Quarterfinals they drew 3-3 with Club América after taking a 1-3 lead. In the second leg they ended up with the same 3-3 but the Auriazules scored 3-0 before halftime. Due to their lead, Pumas qualified for the semifinals to face the Tuzos of Club Pachuca, the squad of Esteban Solari, today the coach of the University teams after Efraín Juárez's departure to Europe, for the last ticket to the grand final of the Clausura 2026. The Capitalinos lost 1-0 in the Bella Airosa, but in the return match, in Ciudad Universitaria, their position in the table once again gave them passage to the final game against Cruz Azul by drawing 1-1 overall thanks to a goal from their former player, Jordan Carrillo, from a free kick. SPONSORSHIP Pumas vs Cruz Azul, capital final in the Clausura 2026 For the decisive hour, Pumas and Cruz Azul gave everything for the return match in Ciudad Universitaria after drawing 0-0 in the first leg celebrated at the Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes. With a venue full of Azul and Oro supporters, who filled the stands an hour and a half before the final began, the championship seemed to be heading towards the Pedregal facilities due to Robert Morales' goal in the 31st minute. While the university people jumped and cheered in unison and mocked the Cruz Azul fans for not having their own stadium, the minutes continued their march and on the field of play, the Cement Company aposted for an attack to get the equalizer. SPONSORSHIP In a through pass, excellent by Charly Rodríguez to Rodolfo Rotondi, came a venomous cross that ended in an own goal by Ángel Rico and at that moment the duel was up to anyone until extra time, a stage that decided Pumas of UNAM. Uriel Antuna committed a blatant foul on Jeremy Márquez and the referee, Daniel Quintero Huitrón, expelled the player after resorting to VAR. Pumas had to endure the onslaught with ten men to maintain the 1-1 overall and decide the champion either in overtime or in penalties. However, only one minute could resist the celeste offense. A series of rebounds after a shot by Jorge Rodarte landed in the feet of Rodo Rotondi, who shot from half-turn to beat the Costa Rican, Keylor Navas, turn the scoreboard around and seal the title of Cruz Azul after five years of drought. SPONSORSHIP After the referee's whistle, joy was cement and the mockery changed course. The Cruz Azul public now sang Pumas the tenth star "in their stadium". Efraín Juárez tried to lift his people while Joel Huiqui ensured his stay as coach of the Cement Company by winning the Liga Mx title as interim coach. Pumas and Cruz Azul arrive at CU with the goal of ending their bad streak In a new story between Pumas and Cruz Azul, the next game will put at stake three valuable points and the pleasure of achieving their first victory in the Apertura 2026 after three matches where the results do not favor any of the capital clubs. SPONSORSHIP The ones from CU have not won since they beat Club León, 3-1, in matchday 7: they lost by a goal at home against Chivas (3-0), drew with Atlas FC (1-1) in Guadalajara, and suffered a painful defeat at home against Atlético San Luis (2-3). For their part, Cruz Azul has not managed to score three points since their triumph in the Young Classic against Club América (4-3). They lost the Champions Cup title by falling against Inter Miami CF (2-0). Days later they were overtaken by Rayados de Monterrey (1-0) and a week later they drew at the last minute with Toluca FC (3-3). SPONSORSHIP Pumas of UNAM marches in twelfth place with 12 points and Cruz Azul is seventh with 16. The main event of the day will be played on Sunday, October 11th at 7:00 PM (Central Mexican time). SPONSORSHIP