Pumas was beaten and Esteban Solari considers that his team does not know how to compete at an international level
Charlotte FC beat the UNAM Pumas 3-0. Esteban Solari was critical of his team. Mexicans must learn from this fall
The UNAM Pumas started their time in the 2026 Leagues Cup on the left foot. The Auriazul team fell 3-0 against Charlotte FC in a match that took place at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Esteban Solari believes that his team must “learn to compete” in these scenarios.
Despite the large result, in general terms it was an even match. Both had 6 shots on goal and possession of the ball was slightly in favor of the locals with 55%. But the effectiveness in front of goal of Brandt Bronico, Archie Goodwin and Tiger Smalls made the difference.
Esteban Solari believes that this team must learn to compete in international venues. This analysis does not stop making noise because it is a club that has just been a finalist in the last local tournament.
"It is challenging, but you have to learn to compete at an international level. It is something that is not achieved overnight; the player needs a quick adaptation. A lot of the adaptation is arriving, trying to compete, being a little intense," said the Argentine strategist after the game.
Esteban Solari hopes his players take the game at Bank of America Stadium as a learning experience. The Argentine wants a change in intensity and game mentality in the next match against Cincinnati.
"That is a learning experience; the player has to know that physicality is at stake here, strong, he has to be prepared to start the game with the same power as the rival. We have to learn from tonight," he added.
Irregular start for the Pumas
Esteban Solari already has three games on the UNAM Pumas bench. The Argentine strategist has accumulated two goals against. In addition to the defeat against Charlotte, the Auriazules debuted in Liga MX with a 0-3 loss against the Tuzos del Pachuca.
However, on the next day they managed to recover as visitors. With goals from Robert Morales, Guillermo Martínez and a hat trick from Juninho, the Pumas beat the Bravos de Juárez 1-5.
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