Pumas UNAM coach Efraín Juárez targets league title in Clausura final against Cruz Azul

Coach Efraín Juárez said the Pumas set the objective of reaching the Clausura final during preseason and are now preparing for the championship match against Cruz Azul. He described the goal as a promise made "to reach the last week, the final" and expressed that winning would be "incredible and spectacular".

Juárez highlighted his personal connection to the club, noting he returned to coach the team that gave him his professional start and that leading Pumas to a title would honor "the people and the institution." He referenced the club’s 15‑year league title drought, calling Pumas a "giant" club with strong fan support.

The coach emphasized the players’ belief and hard work, stating they enjoy the pressure of the final and remain grounded, with the aim of securing the championship on home soil.