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Pumas Keep Efraín Juárez as Coach and Decline to Renew J.J. Macías After Knee Injury

The board signals continuity on the bench following the Play-In exit.

Overview

  • Pumas were knocked out of the Apertura 2025 after a 3-1 Play-In loss to Pachuca.
  • Bolavip, citing reporter César Luis Merlo, reports the club has confirmed Efraín Juárez will remain in charge.
  • J.J. Macías will become a free agent in December after Pumas decided not to extend his short-term deal.
  • El Imparcial reports Macías suffered a torn ACL with MCL and meniscus damage, with recovery estimated at about nine months.
  • ESPN, as cited by El Imparcial, reported the player sought club-funded surgery and rehab in the United States, a request the board deemed beyond budget, and several other squad members could depart in the 2026 window.