Analysis The numbers behind the result
Pumas' clinical finishing dismantles Juárez in dominant display
Pumas thoroughly deserved their 5-1 victory over FC Juárez, outperforming their hosts in both expected goals (2.70 vs 0.40) and chance conversion. Despite near-equal possession (51% vs 49%) and a marginal shot advantage (10 to 8), Pumas were ruthlessly efficient – converting half of their 5 shots on target into goals, while Juárez managed just one from 3. Juninho's 18th-minute penalty set the tone, followed by a rapid-fire brace (22', 48'), assisted twice by Robert Morales, who also scored himself (40').
Tactically, Pumas' superior pass accuracy (80% vs 78%) and higher xG per shot (0.27 vs 0.05) exposed Juárez's defensive frailties. The hosts' 5-4-1 formation collapsed under pressure, conceding three first-half goals despite attempting more shots from outside the box (3 vs 2). Gabriel Martínez's late strike (83') capped a comprehensive performance, assisted by substitute Alberto Carrasquilla. The decisive stat: Pumas converted 50% of their shots on target, while Juárez managed just 33%.