Pumas-Chivas: results, statistics, scorers, finals and more

Chivas and Cougars They have forged a legacy that is a fundamental part of Liga MX history, gathering followers throughout the Mexican Republic. Fans of both teams can still remember the last time they faced each other; It was during the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Opening 2023where the Auriazules achieved an important 3-0 victory against the Sacred Flock.

Without being considered a classicEvery time two teams of such a level meet, it is impossible not to follow the match and the footballers closely, because They’ve had epic confrontations remembered for many years.

In GOAL we present you the historical balance, curiosities, historical victories, finals played and everything you need to know for one of the weekend’s standout matches.

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Pumas and Chivas have met in 53 meetings in short tournaments: The Rojiblancos have recorded 20 wins, compared to 14 for the Auriazules and 19 draws.

• Jesús Molina, Alan Mozo, ‘Chino’ Huerta, José Van Rankin, Israel Castro, Luis García, Claudio Suárez, Francisco Palencia, Gonzalo Pineda and Manuel Sol are some of the players who have worn both shirts.

• Jorge Vergara stoked the rivalry in 2003, with a series of ads and phrases mocking the Pedregal team. Los Felinos took revenge in 2004 and took the Flock title.

• The last five times Universidad and Guadalajara met at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario, Pedregal won three times, with a win in Rojiblanco and a draw.

Guadalajara’s biggest defeat against Universidad came in the 2004 Apertura, where they were defeated 1–5 at the Olimpico Universitario. Pumas’ historic defeat against Chivas was in turn inflicted at the 2002 Apertura, with a resounding 7-1 scoreline.

They have met only once: Clausura 2004, when Felina won 5-4 in the penalty shootout and embroidered the fourth star on their shield.