dailyloe.com – On Sunday, May 3, 2026, América will host Pumas at Estadio Banorte in the Liga MX Liguilla quarterfinals.
América finished 8th in the table with 25 points, achieving seven victories during the regular season, four at home. Their last match ended in a 1-0 defeat against Atlas.
Pumas secured the top position with 36 points and qualified for the playoffs under coach Efraín Juárez. Their latest match saw them win 2-0 against Pachuca on the road.
This matchup appears statistically uneven, with an 11-point gap between the teams. Despite this, the rivalry remains intense as the Clásico Capitalino.
Coaches André Jardine and Efraín Juárez will lead their teams with Jardine holding an edge due to his experience in Liguilla matches. Both coaches have one player each on the Mexican national team roster, with Israel Reyes and Guillermo Martínez called up by Javier Aguirre.
The match between Pumas and América is set to kick off at 5:00 PM local time in Mexico. In the United States, the game starts at 7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 PM Central, and 4:00 PM Pacific.
Fans can watch the game on Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX in Mexico. In the United States, the match will be available on TUDN, tudn.com, and the TUDN app.
