Pumas UNAM and Club Necaxa drew 1-1 in the Apertura 2026 match, with goals from Luciano Herrera and Julián Carranza, keeping Club Necaxa in 11th place with 7 points and a -1 goal difference.
Key plays and cards
Emilio Rodríguez (Necaxa) received a yellow card for a foul, while Israel Luna (Pumas UNAM) was booked for a bad foul. Ricardo Monreal (Necaxa) also saw yellow for a defensive half foul, and Guillermo Martínez (Pumas) was flagged for offside.
Formations and subs
Necaxa brought on Pedro Pedraza for Lorenzo Faravelli, while Pumas replaced Víctor Arteaga with Guillermo Martínez. The fourth official announced five minutes of added time.
Match statistics
Pumas UNAM had five shots on target, including a Uriel Antuna attempt that went over the bar and a Robert Morales header that deflected. Necaxa created four chances, with Danny Leyva's shot saved by Keylor Navas.
Table position and upcoming fixtures
Club Necaxa sits 11th in Liga MX with 7 points (2W-1D-2L), a -1 goal difference, and six points behind Club América. Their next match is away against Tigres UANL on September 6, 2026.
Season context
Necaxa's last result was a 3-1 loss to Toluca on August 3, 2026, and their recent form shows 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last five games. Top scorer J. Carranza has 4 goals in 4 appearances.
Final thoughts
The draw keeps Club Necaxa in contention for a top-half finish, while Pumas UNAM maintains their position among the top six. The match took place on August 26, 2026, with details from en.as.com.
