Pumas UNAM and Club America drew 2-2 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Jornada 16 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026.
Alejandro Zendejas and Henry Martin scored for Club America. Cesar Huerta and Robert Morales scored for Pumas UNAM.
The draw costs Club America first place. Cruz Azul move top on 32 points, and Club America sit second on 30 points with one match left.
Result: Pumas UNAM 2-2 Club America
Goals: Pumas UNAM: Cesar Huerta 4′, Robert Morales 77′ (pen.). Club America: Alejandro Zendejas 3′, Henry Martin 72′ (pen.).
Competition: Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16
Venue: Estadio Olimpico Universitario
Pumas UNAM vs Club America Match Recap
Zendejas opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. Oscar Perea crossed from the left, and Zendejas scored with a diving header to put Club America 1-0 ahead.
Huerta equalized in the 4th minute. His right-foot finish made the score 1-1.
Morales put the ball in the net in the 34th minute. The goal was disallowed after a VAR review.
Nathan Silva was in an offside position on the play. He interfered with the outlet of goalkeeper Luis Malagon, and the score stayed 1-1.
The first half ended 1-1.
Club America made the first change in the 57th minute. Miguel Borja entered in place of Carlos Alvarez.
Pumas UNAM appealed for a penalty in the 61st minute when Pedro Vite went down in the area. Vite was booked for simulation instead, and no penalty was given.
Pumas UNAM made a double change in the 63rd minute. Victor Arteaga replaced Rodrigo Lopez, and Alvaro Angulo replaced Juninho.
Club America were awarded a penalty in the 70th minute. Pablo Bennevendo fouled Henry Martin inside the area.
Keylor Navas was booked for protesting the decision. Martin converted the penalty in the 72nd minute to put Club America 2-1 ahead.
Isaias Violante and Derek Jimenez then entered for Club America. They replaced Zendejas and Perea.
Pumas UNAM were awarded a penalty in the 75th minute. Morales converted it in the 77th minute to make the score 2-2.
Alan Medina replaced Uriel Antuna for Pumas UNAM after the equalizer. Dagoberto Espinoza and Edwin Cerrillo entered for Club America in the 89th minute.
Bennevendo was booked at 90+2′. Luciano Herrera then replaced Vite in the final change of the match.
There were no red cards. Pumas UNAM received six yellow cards, and Club America received three.
Club America arrived after a 2-2 draw with Toluca in Jornada 15. Pumas UNAM arrived after a 2-1 win at Puebla.
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Match Stats
| Statistic | Pumas UNAM | Club America |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
Source: Sportradar match data.
Starting Lineups
Pumas UNAM: Keylor Navas; Rodrigo Lopez, Nathan Silva, Ruben Duarte, Pablo Bennevendo; Uriel Antuna, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Pedro Vite, Cesar Huerta; Juninho, Robert Morales.
Club America: Luis Malagon; Kevin Alvarez, Israel Reyes, Santiago Ramos Mingo, Cristian Borja; Erick Sanchez, Alan Cervantes, Carlos Alvarez; Alejandro Zendejas, Oscar Perea; Henry Martin.
Three Takeaways From Pumas UNAM vs Club America
1. Club America Lose Top Spot and Make It Four Matches Without a Win
Club America drop to second place on 30 points. Cruz Azul beat Tigres UANL 3-2 earlier on Saturday and lead the table on 32 points.
The draw extends the winless run of Club America to four matches in played order. The sequence is a defeat to Pachuca, then draws with Tijuana, Toluca and Pumas UNAM.
Club America have also gone four meetings without beating Pumas UNAM. The run includes the two 3-3 quarterfinal draws in Clausura 2026.
2. Zendejas Scores on His Return, but Possession Brings Few Clear Returns
Zendejas missed Jornadas 14 and 15. He returned to the starting lineup here and scored inside three minutes.
Club America held 68 percent of possession. They produced 11 shots, but only two were on target.
Both shots on target were goals. Pumas UNAM produced three shots on target from 12 shots, and Malagon made one save.
3. Pumas UNAM Stay Alive, but They Need Help in Jornada 17
Pumas UNAM are provisionally 11th on 21 points. They are one point behind Tijuana, who hold the eighth and final direct Liguilla place on 22 points.
Their maximum is now 24 points. They must beat Monterrey in Jornada 17 to reach it.
A win alone is not enough. Pumas UNAM also need the clubs above them to drop points across the final matches.
What the Result Means
Club America are provisionally second on 30 points from 16 matches: eight wins, six draws and two defeats, with a goal difference of plus 15.
They trail Cruz Azul by two points. Chivas de Guadalajara, on 29 points, play at Leon on Sunday and can pass Club America with a win.
Club America had already clinched a direct place in the Liguilla quarterfinals. Only their seeding remains open, and it will be settled in Jornada 17.
See the Club America viewing guide for how to watch their final regular season match in the United States.
Pumas UNAM are provisionally 11th on 21 points from 16 matches: five wins, six draws and five defeats, with a goal difference of minus 2.
Apertura 2026 has no Play-In. Only the top eight advance directly to the Liguilla quarterfinals.
Pumas UNAM sit below the line with one match left. Leon, on 22 points, play on Sunday, and Monterrey, on 21 points, have a pending match against Queretaro on November 14.
Pumas UNAM are neither qualified nor eliminated. Their position stays provisional until Jornada 16 is complete.
Watch: Pumas UNAM vs Club America Highlights
What Comes Next
The November FIFA break comes first. Both clubs close the regular season on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Pumas UNAM host Monterrey at Estadio Olimpico Universitario at 19:00 CT in Jornada 17.
Club America visit Tigres UANL at Estadio Universitario at 21:00 CT in Jornada 17.
See the Liga MX viewing hub and the Liga MX schedule page for viewing information on both matches.
