Match Ends in Stalemate at Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Pumas UNAM and Club León concluded their Liga MX Clausura 2026 Jornada 3 fixture with a 1-1 draw on January 18, 2026, at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City. The hard-fought contest saw both teams secure a point in the early stages of the tournament.
León Takes Early Lead
The match, which kicked off at 12:00 local time, saw León break the deadlock in the first half. Forward Diber Cambindo found the back of the net in the 38th minute, converting a header from an Iván Moreno corner kick. This goal put the visitors ahead and forced Pumas to chase the game.
Pumas Secure Late Equalizer
As the second half progressed, Pumas UNAM intensified their efforts to find an equalizer. Their persistence paid off in the 78th minute when Juninho scored with a header, assisted by Alan Medina. This crucial goal leveled the score and ultimately secured a draw for the home side. The equalizer extended Pumas' unbeaten streak against León.
Context and Upcoming Fixtures
The draw marked a significant moment for both clubs. Pumas UNAM continued their impressive unbeaten run against León, a streak that has now stretched to multiple encounters. For León, the result meant they were unable to end a five-year drought without a victory over the university side. Both teams displayed moments of promise and areas for improvement as the Clausura 2026 season progresses. In their next fixtures, Pumas UNAM are scheduled to host Santos, while León will welcome Tigres.
5 Comments
Raphael
Five years without beating Pumas for León? That's just pathetic.
Leonardo
Pumas showed commendable fight to get the equalizer, but they started very slowly, which is concerning. León, on the other hand, played well for long stretches but couldn't maintain their concentration.
Eugene Alta
Another draw for Pumas at home? Not good enough for a title contender.
BuggaBoom
Fantastic effort to snatch a draw. Shows real character from the squad.
Raphael
Juninho's header was pure magic. We fought until the end!