Pumas UNAM eliminated from Leagues Cup after penalty loss

The Pumas UNAM football club concluded its Leagues Cup campaign with a penalty shootout loss against Columbus Crew. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, resulting in an early first-round elimination for the Mexican side. The tournament was marked by significant setbacks for the squad, including the loss of Sebastián Córdova to an injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the Apertura 2026 season, and a subsequent injury to defender Álvaro Ángulo.

Following the elimination, coach Andrés Lillini expressed disappointment, stating, “We could not give anything to the fans.” The team now shifts focus back to the Liga MX, where they are scheduled to face Querétaro at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.