Pumas faces performance crisis amid Liga MX struggles

Pumas is facing a significant performance crisis during the Apertura 2026 tournament following a defeat against Atlético San Luis. The team has secured only one victory in its last ten matches, suffering six losses across Liga MX and the Leagues Cup. Manager Esteban Solari has accepted responsibility for the team's defensive deficiencies, noting that the squad must become more resilient.

The current slump contrasts sharply with the team's previous performance under Efraín Juárez. Pumas faces a challenging schedule with seven matches remaining, including upcoming fixtures against Cruz Azul, Tigres, América, and Monterrey.

Amidst the team's struggles, goalkeeper Keylor Navas faced criticism after an error contributed to a goal during the match against San Luis, leading to him being booed by fans. However, his wife, Andrea Salas, expressed her public support for him by attending the match at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario and sharing her encouragement on social media.