The second leg of the heated rivalry between Club América and Pumas UNAM delivered one of the most dramatic matches of the 2026 season on May 10 at Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
In front of a roaring home crowd, Pumas exploded out of the gate and appeared destined for a comfortable victory. Defender Rubén Duarte opened the scoring early, setting the tone for an aggressive first half. Minutes later, Nathanael Silva doubled the advantage before Jordán Carrillo stunned América with a third goal inside the opening 25 minutes.
With Pumas leading 3–0, the stadium erupted as fans sensed a famous triumph over their bitter rivals.
But América refused to surrender.
The Eagles responded with incredible determination and attacking intensity. Winger Alejandro Zendejas ignited the comeback with a brilliant finish before adding a second goal later in the match to pull América back into contention. The pressure continued to mount, and a penalty converted by Patricio Salas completed the comeback and leveled the match at 3–3.
As the final minutes approached, América had one last golden opportunity to complete an unforgettable turnaround. Veteran striker Henry Martín stepped up for a crucial penalty that could have sent the Eagles through to the next round.However, the dramatic night took another twist when Martín failed to convert, leaving América devastated and Pumas celebrating survival after nearly throwing away a massive lead.
The thrilling 3–3 draw instantly became another unforgettable chapter in one of Mexican football’s fiercest rivalries, showcasing the passion, chaos, and emotion that define clashes between América and Pumas.
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