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Pumas Win 1-0 at Tigres as Juárez Credits Defensive Discipline

The victory opens PumasClausura 2026 account ahead of a January 18 home date with León.

Overview

  • Pumas defeated Tigres 1-0 away in Jornada 2 at the Estadio Universitario, toppling last season’s finalist.
  • Coach Efraín Juárez emphasized defensive order, discipline and a strong collective mentality, and he urged humility for what remains of the tournament.
  • The result is Pumas’ first win of the campaign after an opening 1-1 draw against Querétaro, with León next on Sunday at noon in Mexico City.
  • Tigres coach Guido Pizarro said his team created numerous chances but could not finish, citing 32 attempts without a goal.
  • Reporting on the win’s historical context conflicts, with the same article claiming both a drought of more than a decade at the venue and a previous victory there in Clausura 2024.