MXPumas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) begin their campaign in the Apertura 2026 tournament by facing Pachuca at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Under coach Esteban Solari, the team aims to recover from recent setbacks, including a loss to Cruz Azul in the Clausura 2026 final and a defeat against América de Cali in a pre-season friendly. The match against Pachuca holds particular significance for Solari, who previously coached Pachuca and has expressed deep emotional ties to the club. The rivalry between Pumas and Pachuca has intensified in recent years, adding extra weight to this encounter.
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