Pumas - Monterrey: Pumas continúa invicto tras exhibición a Rayados y las posibles alineaciones para la Jornada 7

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 23, 2026 9:50 AM ET

The latest coverage documents that Pumas continued their unbeaten run by defeating Monterrey 2-0, a result propelled by a brace from Álvaro Angulo; this Pumas - Monterrey moment matters because it tied into several standing summaries and lineup previews ahead of Jornada 7.

Pumas continúa invicto tras exhibición a Rayados

The match at the stadium in Ciudad Universitaria / Estadio Olímpico Universitario ended 2-0 after two finishes by Álvaro Angulo. The first came from a Rodrigo López cross that found Angulo, who beat Luis Cárdenas; the second arrived on a rebound inside the area following a corner, scored when the game had 25 minutes elapsed. The atmosphere was described as a full celebration for the home crowd.

Coverage highlights Pumas’ approach: a brave, attacking posture from the first whistle that sought to exploit defensive lapses by Monterrey in their lower defensive zone. At times Pumas played on the counter and conceded space, but Monterrey reportedly failed to take advantage. Keylor Navas had important interventions — noted as at least three saves — to keep a clean sheet and draw the usual chants from the university crowd.

Pumas - Monterrey: key facts and conflicting standing details

Several distinct standing notes appear in the coverage. One account states Pumas climbed back to third place after the victory and extended an unbeaten streak to seven matches in the Clausura 2026 with a record listed as four wins and three draws. A separate account lists Pumas in third place with 12 points and a record described as three victories and the same number of defeats, while still asserting the team remains unbeaten in the tournament; this presents inconsistent tallies within the available context.

For Monterrey, one summary places them sixth with 10 points and three wins. The broader context also notes a historical pattern: Monterrey had gone 11 consecutive Liga MX matches without losing to Pumas in any venue, and Pumas’ last victory over Monterrey before the present sequence dated back to Clausura 2022 when Washington Corozo scored a brace and later moved to another club.

Individual impact: Álvaro Angulo, Keylor Navas and defensive takeaways

Álvaro Angulo is highlighted as the match hero; the brace is marked as his first goals with the Pumas senior side and decisive for securing three points deemed important for the club’s project. Keylor Navas is framed as the goalkeeper who made several crucial interventions — at least three — to preserve the clean sheet. Monterrey are described as showing collective shortcomings, with particular vulnerability defending aerial balls.

Possible lineups and player notes for the Pumas - Monterrey encounter

The available lineup preview lists expected or possible starters and player profiles for Pumas. Keylor Navas is listed as goalkeeper and captain for the university side, described as a standout CONCACAF-era keeper with reflexes and leadership. Rodrigo López appears as a central or interior midfielder aged 24, developed at Querétaro and arrived to Pumas in 2023, credited with creativity and vision.

Nathan Silva — central defender, 28, signed in 2023 from Atlético Mineiro; strong and quick in possession exits.
Rubén Duarte — central defender, 30, arrived July 2024 on a free transfer; experienced in Europe and reliable on the left.
Álvaro Angulo — left-back, Colombian, former Atlético Nacional and Independiente player, signed July 2025; noted for speed and crossing.
Alan Medina — right winger, 28, joined in 2025; described as quick, skillful and goal-minded.
César Garza — central midfielder, 20, developed at Rayados, with a spell at Dundee FC; arrived on loan to Pumas in January 2026, characterized as a recovery-minded distributor.

Listed squad names connected to the match include for Pumas: Keylor Navas, Rodrigo López, Nathan Silva, Ángel Azuaje, Álvaro Angulo, Pedro Vite, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Alan Medina, Jordan Carrillo, Robert Morales, Juninho. For Monterrey: Luis Cárdenas, Ricardo Chávez, Víctor Guzmán, Daniel Aceves, Luis Retes, Fidel Ambriz, Oliver Torres, Luca Orellano, Iker Fimbres, Uros Durdevic.

Schedule context and what follows for both clubs

The fixture is placed on Sunday 22 February at Estadio Olímpico Universitario for Jornada 7 of Clausura 2026, with kickoff times listed in one preview as 18: 00 (United States), 17: 00 (Mexico) and 00: 00 (Spain). After the fixture window covered, Pumas are noted to visit the border to face Xolos on Friday 27 with a kickoff time listed as 21: 06 (Central Mexico time). Monterrey are noted to return to their stadium to host Cruz Azul on Saturday 28 February at 19: 00.

The available coverage also states that one piece of content was generated with artificial intelligence and supervised by the original editorial team. Where details are unclear in the provided context, the text flags them as unclear in the provided context rather than speculating.