Pumas defeat Rayados de Monterrey with a double from Alvaro Angulo and enter the Top 3 of the Liga MX
The Colombian shines at Ciudad Universitaria and leaves Sergio Canales' Rayados without an answer
Pumas UNAM delivered a resounding performance in the Clausura 2026 of Liga MX by defeating Rayados de Monterrey 2-0, a result that catapults them to third place in the overall standings and keeps them as one of the undefeated teams in the tournament.
The star of the show was Colombian Alvaro Angulo, who scored a brace that sparked euphoria at Ciudad Universitaria and confirmed the team's excellent form.
Alvaro Angulo's early brace paves the way for victory
From the outset, Pumas dictated the terms against a Monterrey side that looked lackluster and lacked offensive clarity. Just nine minutes in, Alvaro Angulo opened the scoring with a powerful left-footed shot after an assist from Rodrigo Lopez, taking advantage of the opponent's defensive lapses.
The university team's dominance continued, and in the 24th minute, Angulo again appeared in the box to make it 2-0, once more with his left foot, leaving the Monterrey side without a response.
Pumas' intensity was constant. Even in the 76th minute, the Colombian came close to completing his hat trick, but he couldn't finish accurately.
Monterrey and Sergio Canales, without an answer at CU
Monterrey's Rayados couldn't find their best form. Spanish player Sergio Canales, a key figure and leader of the team, was virtually invisible in a match where Monterrey was outplayed in possession, intensity, and scoring opportunities. Pumas' defense controlled the visitors' attempts and kept a clean sheet, securing one of the team's strongest performances in the Clausura 2026. Clausura 2026 Standings: Pumas Close in on the Top. With this victory, Pumas UNAM reached four wins, three draws, and 15 points, remaining undefeated and placing third in the standings, just three points behind league leaders Chivas de Guadalajara. Guadalajara lost their undefeated record after falling 2-1 to Cruz Azul, who now occupy second place with 16 points.Cruz Azul won with goals from Uruguayan Gabriel Fernandez and World Cup veteran Carlos Rodriguez, while Angel Sepulveda scored for the team managed by Gabriel Milito, who had accumulated six consecutive victories. The Liga MX Clausura 2026 standings are tightening up at the top, with Pumas, Cruz Azul, and Chivas engaged in an intense battle for the lead.