Cruz Azul and Pumas Set for Liga MX Final Showdown
It’s the first time Cruz Azul and Pumas meet in a Liga MX final since 1981.
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Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM will face off in the Liga MX Clausura 2026 final, marking their first meeting in this stage since 1981. Pumas seeks to end an 11-year title drought, while Cruz Azul aims for their 10th championship. Both teams have a rich rivalry and will compete at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City.
- 01Pumas topped the regular season standings and defeated Club América and Pachuca to reach the final.
- 02Cruz Azul fired manager Nicolás Larcamón before the playoffs but has since won all four playoff matches under interim coach Joel Huiqui.
- 03Cruz Azul boasts a 29-match unbeaten home streak in Mexico City, their last loss occurring in December 2024.
- 04Pumas's Jordan Carrillo has scored three goals in the playoffs, including a crucial free-kick against Pachuca.
- 05The final will take place on May 19, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
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The Liga MX Clausura 2026 final will feature a historic clash between two of Mexico's most storied clubs, Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM, for the first time since 1981. Pumas, managed by Efraín Juárez, topped the regular season standings and has advanced to the final after defeating arch-rivals Club América and Pachuca. They aim to secure their eighth title, ending an 11-year championship drought. Cruz Azul, on the other hand, saw a resurgence after firing former manager Nicolás Larcamón, with interim coach Joel Huiqui leading the team to four consecutive playoff victories. Cruz Azul is looking for their 10th Liga MX crown and boasts an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in their last 29 matches in Mexico City. The rivalry has intensified recently, especially after both teams shared a stadium in 2025. The final is set for May 19, 2026, at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, where both teams will bring their best to claim the coveted title.
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The outcome of the final will have significant implications for both clubs' legacies and fan bases, as well as the financial health of the teams.
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