Pumas UNAM coach Efraín Juárez faces future uncertainty after Clausura 2026 final loss

Pumas UNAM Clausura 2026 final Efraín Juárez Cruz Azul Guillermo Almada

Pumas UNAM were defeated 2-1 by Cruz Azul in the Clausura 2026 final at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, extending the club’s 15‑year league title drought. After the match, coach Efraín Juárez went to the Rebel supporters’ stand, thanked the fans and embraced club president, a gesture that quickly spread on social media.

Juárez’s performance in leading Pumas to the final has attracted interest from abroad, with reports linking him to clubs in Belgium and Major League Soccer. At the same time, former Pachuca manager Guillermo Almada has been mentioned as a possible alternative should Juárez leave. No official announcement has been made regarding a coaching change, and the club has not confirmed any negotiations.

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Así reaccionó Efraín Juárez con los aficionados de Pumas tras caer ante Cruz Azul [bolavip.com]

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Efraín Juárez se va de Pumas por falta de garantías: Bélgica lo espera [estamosaqui.mx]

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Efraín Juárez podría salir de Pumas, y Almada aparece como alternativa – SUPERL1DER [superlider.mx]

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La recomendación de Hugo Sánchez a Efraín Juárez en medio de su futuro incierto en Pumas [juanfutbol.com]

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En duda, continuidad de Efraín Juárez con Pumas - Luces del Siglo [lucesdelsiglo.com]

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‘Tenemos un contrato’: Efraín Juárez se queda como director técnico de Pumas [www.elfinanciero.com.mx]

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