América vs Pumas: LIVE – First leg – Quarterfinals – Clausura 2026 – Liga MX

He America and the Cougars they star in the first round of a Capital Classic which promises to be more than exciting, fast and closed.

The azulcremas and the auriazules measure forces on the stadium field Banortewith the aim of directing the tie towards the semifinals.

Both teams have the obligation to win, neither is allowed to be eliminated in a stage as young as the quarterfinals.

For this reason, taking advantage in the first leg will be essential for their aspirations to advance to the final.

Above all, for the Eagles who start out as victims in this series when facing the super leader.

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The difference in position in the table could work against them because any tie on aggregate would leave them eliminated.

In addition, he faces the best visitor in the Closing 2026. The Cougars They played eight games away from home and did not lose a single one, with five wins and three draws.

That is, the set of Efrain Juarez He is quite solid playing as a visitor.

Likewise, they have a streak of eight consecutive games without losing.

Since he lost on Matchday 9 of the regular phase with Tolucahas not lost again and already has six wins and two draws.

Even that disaster he suffered at the hands of the Red Devils He was the only one throughout the 17 dates.

However, the most recent record will be against him when he faces those of Coapa in direct elimination duels in League.

Of the last seven confrontations in the Big Partyhave been eliminated five times by the Eagles.

Although, the last time they managed to keep the ticket to the semifinals because they also faced each other in the quarterfinal phase, but of the Apertura 2021.

He America and the Cougars faces are seen again this afternoon in the first chapter of this Capital Classic.

It should be noted that the match will be broadcast on the screens of Channel 5, TUDN and ViX Premium.

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