Pumas might have been lucky, but they were still able to get a 1-0 win in the first leg of their quarterfinal matchup against Pachuca. After an early goal by Pumas, Pachuca dominated against a Pumas team that defended well but failed to create much possession or danger. Pachuca meanwhile will be kicking themselves for not being able to make their dominant performance count on the score board. Pachuca will now have to win in Mexico City while Pumas will need to improve a lot at home even when they will go through with a win or tie.
The first half started with Pumas coming with their strongest lineup possible except at goalkeeper, where Julio Gonzalez took the place of injured Alfredo Talavera.