Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14' | Toluca | Goal — J. Diaz Price (assist: Helinho) | 1-0 | |
| 17' | Toluca | Helinho | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Pumas UNAM | Substitution — P. Bennevendo on, S. Cordova off | 1-0 | |
| 57' | Pumas UNAM | Goal — V. Arteaga (assist: R. Morales) | 1-1 | |
| 63' | Pumas UNAM | Goal — S. Cordova (assist: R. Lopez) | 1-2 | |
| 66' | Toluca | Substitution — A. Vega on, J. Gallardo off | 1-2 | |
| 66' | Toluca | Substitution — V. Guzman on, N. Castro off | 1-2 | |
| 66' | Toluca | Substitution — J. Angulo on, F. Romero off | 1-2 | |
| 76' | Toluca | Substitution — B. A. Garcia Caprizo on, C. Carrillo off | 1-2 | |
| 80' | Pumas UNAM | Rodrigo Lopez | 1-2 | |
| 86' | Toluca | Substitution — D. Barbosa on, S. Simon off | 1-2 | |
| 88' | Pumas UNAM | Substitution — Juninho on, A. Medina off | 1-2 | |
| 90+1' | Pumas UNAM | Substitution — R. Morales on, G. Martinez off | 1-2 | |
| 90+6' | Pumas UNAM | Substitution — U. Antuna on, T. Leone off | 1-2 |
Toluca dominated for long stretches at the Nemesio Diez on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, piling on the pressure with nine corners to Pumas' solitary one and going into the break 1-0 up. They kept knocking at the door after half-time too, but couldn't find the second goal to put the game away. That proved costly. Pumas, camped in their own half for most of the night, made their moments count and turned the game on its head to win 1-2 away from home. Victor Arteaga was the man who made it happen, picking up the Man of the Match award for a performance full of composure when it mattered most. Toluca will feel hard done by after all that possession and pressure came to nothing, while Pumas leave with three huge points and a result that could shape their season.
The Matchup
Toluca 1-2 Pumas UNAM was the final score at Estadio Nemesio Diez, in a game where Pumas UNAM did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 66% in favour of Toluca, Pumas UNAM made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 17 attempts from Toluca against 8 from Pumas UNAM over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Pumas UNAM, and Toluca pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Toluca vs Pumas UNAM Lineups
Looking Ahead
Toluca have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at Cruz Azul, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Cruz Azul vs Toluca going to play at 26 September 2026 in Liga MX 2026-27.
Pumas UNAM, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Atlético San Luis, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Pumas UNAM vs Atlético San Luis going to play at 27 September 2026 in Liga MX 2026-27.