Fútbol Club Juárez and Pumas UNAM met Sunday, April 27, in a Liga MX Clausura 2025 Play In match. The contest determined one contender for the final spot in the league's Liguilla playoff phase.
The match took place at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 pm local time. This game formed the second bracket of the Play In tournament.
The winner advances to face the loser of the first Play In game, which featured Monterrey and Pachuca. The team that wins that subsequent match will claim the eighth and final berth in the Liguilla.
Juárez entered the Play In after finishing ninth in the regular season standings. The team collected 24 points from six wins, six draws, and five losses.
Bravos ended the regular campaign with a home defeat against Querétaro. The team aimed to leverage its home field advantage in the Play In match against Pumas UNAM.
Pumas UNAM secured the tenth position on the final day of the season. The university club qualified despite a loss in their last regular season game.
The team has faced challenges with scoring throughout the tournament. Pumas were the second-lowest scoring team during the regular season.
Sunday's game provided an opportunity for Pumas to improve their offensive performance when facing Juárez. The teams previously drew in their regular season meeting just weeks before the Play In.
Commentary on the match action included remarks from David Faitelson, who described the game as presenting a poor display. His comments focused on the overall performance.
Goalkeeper Alex Padilla reportedly anticipated a strong performance in penalty kicks. Padilla's prediction was said to instill confidence among his teammates for the match.
The Juárez vs Pumas UNAM contest served as a decisive step for both clubs seeking advancement in the Liga MX Clausura 2025 tournament.
