Pachuca opens Apertura 2026 with 3-0 win over Pumas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Pachuca secured a dominant 3-0 victory against Pumas in their Liga MX Apertura 2026 opener on July 18 at the Olimpico Universitario stadium in Mexico City. Elias Montiel, Salomon Rondon, and an overturned offside call contributed to Pachuca's convincing performance. Pumas struggled throughout the match and saw their new coach Esteban Solari start with a disappointing loss. The defeat marks a difficult start for Pumas, who are set to face Toluca next. Pachuca will return home to play Queretaro.
- •Pachuca wins 3-0 against Pumas in Liga MX Apertura 2026 debut.
- •Elias Montiel opened the scoring; Rondon added another goal.
- •Pumas coach Esteban Solari faces tough start with this loss.
- •Pumas' next match is against Toluca on July 25.
- •Pachuca will face Queretaro after this victory.
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Pachuca crushes lackluster Pumas in Apertura 2026 debut
"Pachuca strolled to a 3-0 away victory over a terrible Pumas, who were never in contention for the win.
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