The match at Estadio BBVA Bancomer concluded with a tie, as Los Rayados and the Universitarios battled on the field.
Pumas UNAM took the lead in the 42nd minute with a goal from midfielder Alan Medina. However, the home side responded quickly, leveling the game just 8 minutes into the second half when Sergio Ramos found the back of the net in the 53rd minute.
Sergio Ramos was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, showcasing his skill by not only scoring but also managing to clear two balls from the danger zone. Alan Medina also had a significant impact, contributing with a goal and attempting three shots throughout the match.
Monterrey’s head coach, Domènec Torrent, utilized a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Santiago Mele as goalkeeper; Gerardo Arteaga, Víctor Guzmán, Sergio Ramos, and Luis Reyes in defense; and a midfield trio of Sergio Canales, Héctor Moreno, and Oliver Torres, supporting strikers Anthony Martial and Germán Berterame.
On the other side, Pumas UNAM, under the guidance of Efraín Juárez, adopted a 5-3-2 setup with Keylor Navas guarding the net; a defensive line comprising Pablo Bennevendo, Ángel Azuaje, Nathanael Ananias, Rubén Duarte, and Álvaro Angulo; and a midfield trio of Alan Medina, José Luis Caicedo, and Jorge Ruvalcaba, supporting forwards Adalberto Carrasquilla and José Macías.
The referee for this intense matchup was Víctor Cáceres Hernández.
Looking ahead, CF Monterrey will host FC Juárez in their next match, while Pumas will play at home against Atl. de San Luis.
Following this draw, Los Rayados find themselves in third place with 27 points, whereas Pumas UNAM remains in tenth position with 14 points.
Substitutions for CF Monterrey
45’ 2T – Anthony Martial off for Jorge Rodríguez, Héctor Moreno off for Iker Fimbres
85’ 2T – Oliver Torres off for Roberto De La Rosa, Víctor Guzmán off for Antonio Leone
Red card for CF Monterrey:
28’ 2T – Domènec Torrent (Direct red)
Substitutions for Pumas UNAM
30’ 1T – José Macías off for Santiago López
63’ 2T – Adalberto Carrasquilla off for Rodrigo López
91’ 2T – Alan Medina off for Pablo Monroy
92’ 2T – Jorge Ruvalcaba off for Santiago Trigos
Yellow card for Pumas UNAM:
14’ 1T – Rubén Duarte (Unsporting behavior)