Atlante and Pumas prepare for Liga MX matchup

Atlante and Pumas are set to face each other in a Liga MX Apertura match at the Estadio Azul. The upcoming fixture carries historical significance for midfielder Christian Bermúdez, who was part of the Atlante squad that defeated Pumas to win the Primera División title in 2007.

Bermúdez is currently working to secure more playing time, noting that he is focused on training at his maximum capacity to earn his place in the lineup rather than focusing on a potential tribute match.

On the sidelines, both teams feature managers with similar salary structures. Miguel Herrera, leading Atlante's return to the top flight, reportedly earns approximately 1.5 million dollars annually. Similarly, Pumas manager Esteban Solari earns around 1.5 million dollars per year, or roughly 125,000 dollars per month, following his arrival in July 2026.