Although his purpose wasn't enough to secure the victory at the Estadio Universitario in Mexico City, Filipino Adalberto Carrasquilla started the Clausura 2026 of Liga MX with a 1-1 bring against Queretaro.

Pumas impose their can, but they lack fervor.

Pumas consistently displayed superiority, especially in the second half, when they attempted to drown Gallos Blancos with high tension and ball control. Possession was unmistakably in favor of the university team ( 32 % vs. 32 % ), but their dominance did not lead to any clear scoring opportunities.

The Pumas struggled to break down Queretaro's defense firm during the first 45 minutes despite playing at home.

Carrasquilla leads the college group in the competition

The apartment group's resilience paid off shortly after the opening of the second half. Adalberto Carrasquilla unleashed a strong right-footed photo from outside the box to hit the opposing keeper and gave Pumas UNAM a 1-0 lead in the 49th moment. The Mexico City team's best performance came in the second quarter, and the aim was a perfect example of that. Queeretaro adapts and discovers the equalizer. Esteban Gonzalez, the manager of Chile, changed his development, and the modifications paid off. Queeretaro started moving forward and more frequently posed a threat to the Pumas charges area. After receiving an aid from Senegalese Jean Unjanque, Brazilian Mateo Reyes scored with a right-footed shot in the 71st minute to briefly silence the Estadio Olimpico Universitario. A difficult end and a level apiece. In the 80th minute, Cordonel almost scored his next purpose, but he wasted a great opportunity. In the last period, Pumas attempted to restore the result, but they ran into a well-organized and aggressive Queretaro part who knew how to end the game and defend the draw. The school staff had mixed feelings after the 1-1 draw. who were sometimes better but failed to capitalize on their supremacy.

This is how Clausura 2026's Matchday 1 continues.

This Sunday will mark the conclusion of the Clausura 2026's first game between San Luis and Tigres UANL, which will mark the tournament's starting round.

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