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Navas says Pumas-Cruz Azul is not a rematch of the Clausura final
Pumas captain Keylor Navas says his team does not see its match against Cruz Azul as revenge for losing the Clausura 2026 final.
Cruz Azul won that final at Pumas’ Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
The teams are set to meet there again for round 11 of Mexico’s Apertura 2026 season.
Navas said the defeat still hurts the Pumas squad, but urged the team to focus on the league match.
He also said the players fully support coach Solari.
This time, the teams are playing for league points, which could help them reach strong positions in the table and qualify for the playoffs.
Keylor Navas said Pumas’ match against Cruz Azul is not a rematch of the Clausura 2026 final.
Pumas and Cruz Azul meet in Jornada 11 of the Apertura 2026.
Navas acknowledged that losing the final hurt the Pumas squad.
He urged the team to focus on the upcoming league match.
The game is scheduled for October 11 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
- Who
- Pumas and Cruz Azul, with Pumas captain Keylor Navas discussing the match.
- What
- A Jornada 11 Apertura 2026 league match. Navas said it is not a rematch of the Clausura 2026 final.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 19:00 Central Mexico time.
- Where
- Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City.
- Why
- The teams are playing for three league points and to improve their positions in the table ahead of the liguilla.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Estamos a muerte con él
Cruz Azul defeated Pumas at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario to win the title.
Pumas are scheduled to host Cruz Azul in Jornada 11 of the Apertura 2026.
- Fixture
- Pumas vs Cruz Azul
- Competition
- Jornada 11, Apertura 2026 Liga MX
- Date and time
- October 11, 2026, 19:00 Central Mexico time
- Venue
- Estadio Olímpico Universitario
- Previous final
- Clausura 2026, won by Cruz Azul
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