Pumas UNAM, led by Costa Rican Keylor Navas, will seek a true feat this Wednesday against San Diego FC of MLS to attempt the miracle of advancing to the Round of 16 of the Cup of the Concacaf Champions League.

After falling 4-1 in the first leg played in the United States, the Mexican team is obliged to deliver a perfect performance: not conceding a goal and winning 3-0 or, if they concede a goal, by a greater margin, to advance in the continental tournament.

A first leg that changed after the 68th minute

In the first leg, San Diego FC showed initiative during the first half, although without decisiveness. It was Pumas, managed by Efrain Juarez, who took the lead with a goal from Paraguayan Robert Morales.

The university team resisted with defensive organization until, in the 68th minute, Ghanaian Manu Duah equalized. From that moment on, the MLS team took complete control and sealed the route with goals from David Vazquez, Englishman Alex Mighten, and Luca Bombino.

San Diego isn't taking anything for granted and warns about the altitude at CU

San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas acknowledged that the tie is not yet decided and warned that his team must take the second leg at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario, located 2,240 meters above sea ??level, very seriously.

“We want to show that we can go to Mexico and win,” said Varas, who plans a patient approach, aware that Pumas will be forced to attack and could leave gaps in their defense.

Anders Dreyer and the danger of away goals

With an attack led by Anders Dreyer, considered one of the three best strikers in MLS in 2025, the American team will look to capitalize on anyone opportunity. An away goal could be decisive in the event of an aggregate tie, a key factor in this phase of the Concacaf competition.

Pumas,With a competitive squad and international experience

Pumas UNAM boasts a high-level squad, led by Keylor Navas as their star player. In defense,Spaniard Ruben Duarte and Brazilian Nathan Silva stand out, while in midfield, Panamanian Adalberto Carrasquilla and Ecuadorian Pedro Vite are key figures, with Robert Morales as the offensive focal point.

The university team's objective will be to secure defensive order and, from there, intelligently build an attack that allows them to dream of a comeback.

Toluca awaits opponent in the round of 16

The winner of This series will advance to the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup, where Toluca, who qualified directly for that stage as champions of Mexican soccer, awaits them.