The Pumas vs Chivas clash in Jornada 12 of Liga MX Apertura 2025 delivered high drama as Chivas overturned the home side with a 2-1 victory at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. This result solidifies Chivas’ position just above Pumas in the tightly contested playoff race.
Match Highlights and Goals
Pumas opened the scoring at the 48th minute through Pedro Vite, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Chivas after a run by José Juan Macías. The home crowd was energized as the university team took the lead early in the second half.
However, Chivas responded quickly, leveling the score at minute 55 when Efraín Álvarez delivered a dangerous cross to Armando González, who rose above the defense to score his sixth goal of the tournament. The visitors continued to press for the winner and found it in the 90th minute thanks to Daniel Aguirre, who finished a brilliant assist from Bryan González in a tense final phase.
In stoppage time, Pumas was awarded a penalty after VAR intervention for a foul on Álvaro Angulo, but the penalty was missed, sealing Chivas’ comeback triumph.
Implications and Upcoming Fixtures
This victory marks Chivas’ third consecutive win, boosting their confidence and points tally to 17, while Pumas remain just behind with 13 points. Both teams are battling to secure a spot in the Play-In stage of the Liga MX playoffs, making every point critical as the regular season approaches its final rounds.
Looking ahead, Pumas will face tough opponents including Monterrey and Atlético San Luis, while Chivas prepare for matches against Mazatlán and Querétaro before the highly anticipated Clásico de Guadalajara against Atlas.