Pumas UNAM 1–0 Puebla

Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City Sunday, August 24, 2025

Pumas UNAM won a key match, beating Puebla 1–0 in Round 6 of Liga MX Apertura. The game took place at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Jorge Antonio Ruvalcaba Castro scored the key goal, pushing Pumas to eight points this season. Meanwhile, Puebla stayed stuck at three points at the bottom of the table.

**Match Summary** Pumas took charge early. They held the ball and pressed Puebla’s defense with fast moves through midfield. The deadlock broke in the 34th minute. Ruvalcaba met a cross from Pedro Vite. He headed it home from six yards, beating Julio González. This marked his third goal of the season.

In the second half, Puebla pushed hard for a goal. Emiliano Gómez fired a long shot that just missed the bar in the 62nd minute. Pumas’ goalkeeper Keylor Navas led his defense well. He kept a clean sheet, helping the team earn all three points.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Pumas 54%, Puebla 46%
• Shots on target: Pumas 5, Puebla 3
• Corners: Pumas 7, Puebla 4
• Fouls: Pumas 12, Puebla 15

Implications The win lifts Pumas UNAM to 8 points, putting them in the race for a Play-In spot. Puebla stays at 3 points and is still looking for their first win of the season. Pumas want to keep their momentum in Round 7 against Atlas. Puebla hopes to break their winless streak at home against Monterrey.