The Estadio Olímpico Universitario witnessed one of the craziest nights in the history of the Liguilla. In a horror movie ending for the Coapa team, Pumas UNAM drew 3-3 against América (6-6 overall), sealing their place in the semifinals of the Clausura 2026 thanks to their better position in the standings.
But the story is not told without the name of Henry Martin, who had glory at his feet and let it slip away.
23 minutes of university ecstasy
Pumas started… 🤯 🤯 🤯
THREE GOALS IN 20 MINUTES!
💥 💥 💥 pic.twitter.com/nkDHIFovcR
– ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) May 11, 2026
Efraín Juárez’s team came out with a “knife between their teeth”.
In less than half an hour, Pumas were already 3-0 up, blowing up the Pebetero.
Rubén Duarte opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by a header from Nathan Silva in the 13th minute and a right-footed shot from Jordan Carrillo in the 23rd minute. It looked like the Eagles were dead and buried.
Pumas eliminates America
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA fuck his mother, what an asshole Henry Martin is 🤣
Never run out, liguilla. 🚬 pic.twitter.com/zqQpeYsyCK
– Martinalgui (@MartinoliCuri) May 11, 2026
However, America’s DNA showed up.
Before halftime, Patricio Salas and a penalty kick by Zendejas made it 3-2.
In the second half, the comeback was in the air and at 61′, Zendejas scored again to make it 3-3 and tie the aggregate.
Tension reached its peak in the 87th minute.
The referee signaled a penalty kick for América: it was the goal that eliminated Pumas.
Captain and World Cup player Henry Martin took the ball, but fate had other plans.
The ball hit the post, sentencing the elimination of the champions and unleashing delirium in CU, the home of the Pumas.
The semifinals are ready! Duel of titans
WE’RE IN THE SEMIFINALS, PUMAS! 👊#UnidosPorLaHistoria pic.twitter.com/Z56qmxZNRw
– PUMAS (@PumasMX) May 11, 2026
With this result, the honor roll for the title was defined:
Pumas vs. Pachuca: The Tuzos advanced after defeating Toluca 3-0 on aggregate (goals by Enner Valencia and Kenedy).
Cruz Azul vs. Chivas: Paradela’s“Machine” will take on the Rebaño Sagrado in a series that promises to paralyze the country.
Do you think Henry Martin’s failure will mark the end of an era at America or was it just bad luck?
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