Pumas and América Draw 2-2 in Liga MX Capital Classic

Pumas UNAM and Club América played out a 2-2 draw in the Liga MX Capital Classic on November 8, 2026, at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Ciudad Universitaria. The match was matchday 16 of the Apertura 2026 tournament.

América took the lead early through Chino Huerta, while Alejandro Zendejas scored for the visitors. By halftime the score stood at 1-1 after eight minutes of added time were played.

“Gooool de Pumas!!!! Gol de Robert Morales por la vía Penal, Pumas empata el juego.”

In the second half, América regained the lead when Henry Martín converted a penalty in the 71st minute after receiving a kick from a Pumas player wearing number 2. Martín reached 11 goals in the tournament with the spot-kick.

Pumas equalized in the 76th minute through a Robert Morales penalty. The penalty was awarded after VAR reviewed a possible pull on the Pumas player wearing number 6.

The game saw several disciplinary incidents. César Ramos showed yellow cards to Erick Sánchez of América and Robert Morales of Pumas in the 24th minute. Pedro Vite of Pumas was cautioned in the 60th minute for simulation, and Adalberto Carrasquilla received a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

A heated exchange also occurred between Adalberto Carrasquilla and Alan Cervantes, while César Huerta was involved in a confrontation with Kevin Álvarez. Pumas made substitutions in the 62nd minute, bringing on Víctor Arteaga and Álvaro Angulo for Rodrigo López and Juninho, with Juninho reportedly unhappy with coach Solari's decision.