After a big win in Chiapas, Pumas went back to losing ways at home and dropping a key game against Toluca. The defeat, combined with Santos’ win, meant the Universitarios drop out of the qualification zone for the Liguilla. Pumas played well but a terrible mistake by goalkeeper Alfredo Saldivar gave Toluca the lead.
Despite Pumas boasting of a strong record at home so far under coach Francisco Palencia, their last home game was a devastating derby loss to America. Pumas, though, looked to have turned things around and were the most dangerous team to start the game.