Puebla beat Queretaro 2-0 at Estadio La Corregidora on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Jornada 16 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026.
Kevin Velasco scored in the 9th minute and Omar Moreno added the second in the 36th minute. Both goals came in the first half.
The win ends an eight-match winless run for Puebla and keeps their Liguilla hopes alive. Queretaro have now lost five league matches in a row.
Result: Queretaro 0-2 Puebla
Goals: Puebla: Kevin Velasco 9′, Omar Moreno 36′.
Competition: Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 16
Venue: Estadio La Corregidora
Queretaro vs Puebla Match Recap
Velasco opened the scoring in the 9th minute. Moreno crossed from the left, and Velasco finished with his left foot from the center of the area.
Luifer Hernandez had two chances to extend the lead in the first half. His efforts in the 16th and 26th minutes did not find the target.
Moreno made it 2-0 in the 36th minute. Velasco returned the assist, and Moreno finished low with his right foot inside the area.
Queretaro pushed for a reply before halftime. Lucas Abascia headed over the bar in the 40th minute.
Ricardo Gutierrez then saved a Mateo Coronel header in the 45th minute. The first half ended 2-0 to Puebla.
Carlos Villanueva replaced Bayron Duarte for Queretaro at halftime. Hernandez went close to a third goal for Puebla in the 51st minute.
Queretaro made a double change in the 57th minute. Enzo Gimenez replaced Denilson Munoz, and Jesus Arellano replaced Carlo Garcia.
Puebla answered with two changes of their own in the 60th minute. Fernando Monarrez replaced Moreno, and Eduardo Mustre replaced Hernandez.
Queretaro were awarded a penalty in the 70th minute. After a VAR review, the decision was overturned and no penalty was taken.
Gimenez had a header saved by Gutierrez in the 80th minute. Queretaro produced further efforts in added time, but none of them found the target.
There were no red cards. Queretaro received three yellow cards, and Puebla received three.
Queretaro arrived after a 3-1 defeat at FC Juarez in Jornada 15. Puebla arrived after a 2-1 home defeat to Pumas UNAM.
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Match Stats
| Statistic | Queretaro | Puebla |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Shots | 15 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
Source: Sportradar match data.
Starting Lineups
Queretaro: Guillermo Allison; Lucas Abascia, Diego Reyes, Bayron Duarte, Daniel Cervantes, Carlos Villanueva, Enzo Gimenez, Mateo Coronel, Jesus Arellano, Carlo Garcia; Denilson Munoz.
Puebla: Ricardo Gutierrez; Juan Pablo Vargas, Facundo Almada, Oscar Villa; Iker, Fernando Monarrez, Angel Robles, Eduardo Mustre; Kevin Velasco, Luifer Hernandez, Omar Moreno.
Three Takeaways From Queretaro vs Puebla
1. Puebla End Their Winless Run and Stay in the Liguilla Race
Puebla had gone eight league matches without a win. Their previous victory came on September 11, 2026, a 2-1 home win against Atlas in Jornada 8.
The three points take Puebla to 19. They sit three points behind Pachuca, who hold the eighth and final direct Liguilla place on 22 points.
One match remains for Puebla. They must win it and hope that several clubs above them drop points in their final matches.
2. Velasco and Moreno Combine for Both Goals
Moreno crossed for Velasco to open the scoring. Velasco then assisted Moreno for the second goal.
Each player finished with one goal and one assist. Puebla scored with two of their three shots on target.
Both goals came before halftime. Puebla did not score again, but the first-half cushion was enough.
3. Queretaro Lose a Fifth Straight Match Despite the Chances
Queretaro have lost five league matches in a row. The run started with a 5-0 defeat at Santos Laguna.
They produced 15 shots and nine corners against Puebla. Only four of their shots were on target, and the goalkeeper made four saves.
Their best route back into the match was also removed. The penalty awarded in the 70th minute was overturned after a VAR review.
What the Result Means
Queretaro are 12th on 20 points from 15 matches: six wins, two draws and seven defeats, with a goal difference of minus 10.
They are two points behind Pachuca in eighth place. Jornada 16 is now complete, and their 12th place is settled for the jornada.
Queretaro still have two matches to play, more than the clubs around them. Both are at home, and their first is against Monterrey on Friday, November 14.
Apertura 2026 has no Play-In. Only the top eight advance directly to the Liguilla quarterfinals.
Puebla are 13th on 19 points from 16 matches: five wins, four draws and seven defeats, with a goal difference of minus 4.
Puebla can reach a maximum of 22 points. Only seven clubs already hold more than that total, so Puebla are not eliminated.
Queretaro are also neither qualified nor eliminated. The standings are now settled for Jornada 16.
Watch: Queretaro vs Puebla Highlights
What Comes Next
The November FIFA break comes first. Queretaro still have their pending Jornada 7 match to play in their calendar.
Queretaro host Monterrey at Estadio La Corregidora on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Kickoff is at 17:00 CT.
Puebla close the regular season at home to Atletico San Luis on Friday, November 20, 2026. Kickoff is at 19:00 CT.
See the Liga MX viewing hub and the Liga MX schedule page for viewing information on both matches.
