Pumas - Monterrey: Pumas continúa invicto tras exhibición a Rayados

Pumas extended their unbeaten run after a 2-0 victory over Monterrey in a match played at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, a result that keeps the team coached by Efraín Juárez moving up the table and into view for the first half of the Clausura 2026. The pairing Pumas - Monterrey returned decisive moments for Álvaro Angulo, Keylor Navas and a raucous Ciudad Universitaria crowd.

Pumas - Monterrey game facts at Estadio Olímpico Universitario

The fixture took place on Sunday 22 February as part of Jornada 7 of the Clausura 2026, staged at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario between Club Universidad Nacional and Club de Fútbol Monterrey. The match was listed for 18: 00 hours (United States), 17: 00 hours (Mexico) and 00: 00 hours (Spain). Pumas won 2-0 with both goals coming from Álvaro Angulo; the second goal arrived after a rebound following a corner and was scored when the game had reached 25 minutes. The first goal was created when a cross from Rodrigo López landed at Angulo's feet and beat the goalkeeper nicknamed 'Mochis' Cárdenas.

Álvaro Angulo's brace and what it means for the standings

Álvaro Angulo, the Colombian left back who was signed in July 2025 after spells with Atlético Nacional and Independiente, netted a brace—his first goals with Pumas—and helped the club claim three points described as important for the institution's project. The club is described as third in the general table; one account lists Pumas with 12 points and a record of three victories and the same number of defeats while maintaining an unbeaten run, while another account states Pumas has gone seven matches of the Clausura 2026 without losing, with four wins and three draws.

Keylor Navas' role and defensive notes

Keylor Navas was highlighted as a decisive presence: he made at least three important interventions to keep his goal intact and was cheered by the university stands. Match coverage noted that Pumas sometimes sat on the counterattack and ceded spaces, but Monterrey did not take advantage; Monterrey also showed collective defensive shortcomings, particularly on aerial balls. The description of Navas portrays him as a leader and captain at CU and one of the region's top goalkeepers.

Possible lineups and player backgrounds ahead of the match

Pre-match lineup previews listed Keylor Navas as the starting goalkeeper and captain. Rodrigo López is identified as a 24-year-old Mexican midfielder who came from Querétaro and joined Pumas in 2023; Nathan Silva is listed as a 28-year-old Brazilian centre back signed by Pumas in 2023 from Atlético Mineiro; Rubén Duarte is a 30-year-old Spanish defender who arrived on a free transfer in July 2024; Alan Medina is a 28-year-old right winger who joined in 2025; and César Garza is a 20-year-old Mexican midfielder, developed at Rayados with a spell at Dundee FC and loaned to Pumas in January 2026. Those lineup notes were part of the pre-match material for the same Sunday fixture at the Olímpico.

Squad lists, recent form and what follows for both clubs

Names associated with Pumas in match coverage include Keylor Navas, Rodrigo López, Nathan Silva, Ángel Azuaje, Álvaro Angulo, Pedro Vite, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Alan Medina, Jordan Carrillo, Robert Morales and Juninho. Monterrey names that appeared include Luis Cárdenas, Ricardo Chávez, Víctor Guzmán, Daniel Aceves, Luis Retes, Fidel Ambriz, Oliver Torres, Luca Orellano, Iker Fimbres and Uros Durdevic. Monterrey were described as occupying sixth place with 10 points and three victories, arriving at the game after a win in their most recent match; Pumas were described as arriving with high morale after a victory over Puebla while Monterrey were said to have beaten León prior to this meeting. Historical context noted that there have been 11 consecutive Liga MX matches in which Monterrey has not lost to Pumas on any field, and that Pumas last defeated Monterrey in the Clausura 2022 when Washington Corozo scored a double and is now with Emelec.

Next fixtures: Estadio Caliente and Estadio BBVA

Looking ahead, Pumas will visit the border to play on Friday 27 against Xolos at the Estadio Caliente, with the match scheduled for 21: 06 hours, tiempo del centro de México. Monterrey will return to the Estadio BBVA to receive Cruz Azul on Saturday 28 de febrero at 19: 00 hours. The match sequence and upcoming dates close the immediate chapter following the pumas - monterrey meeting.

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