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Atlante and Pumas meet as both seek points in Liga MX
Atlante hosts Pumas at Estadio Banorte in the Apertura 2026 Liga MX tournament.
Atlante, coached by Miguel Herrera, is looking to build on strong results against major clubs, including a win over Cruz Azul and a draw with América.
Pumas has gone four matches without a win, with three defeats and a draw, and has 13 points in 12th place.
Atlante has 11 points and sits 17th, but a win would allow it to move above Pumas in the standings.
Pumas needs points to keep its Liguilla hopes alive; the top eight teams qualify for the playoffs.
Coach Esteban Solari said the match would be difficult and that taking chances in front of goal could decide it.
Both teams are chasing a result that could improve their position as the tournament continues.
Atlante hosts Pumas at Estadio Banorte on Friday, October 16, with both teams looking for points in Liga MX.
Pumas has gone four consecutive matches without a win and is seeking points to improve its chances of reaching the Liguilla.
Atlante is also looking to add points and extend its strong run against traditionally prominent Liga MX clubs.
Pumas sits 12th with 13 points, while Atlante is 17th with 11 points.
Pumas coach Esteban Solari called the match complex and said its outcome could depend on finishing chances.
- Who
- Atlante and Pumas, coached by Miguel Herrera and Esteban Solari, respectively.
- What
- They are meeting in a Liga MX match as both seek points.
- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Estadio Banorte.
- Why
- Both teams need points; Pumas is pursuing a place in the Liguilla, while Atlante could move above Pumas in the standings with a win.
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Pumas recorded its most recent win, defeating León at home in Jornada 7.
Pumas went four consecutive matches without winning, with defeats against Chivas and Atlético de San Luis and draws against Atlas and Cruz Azul.
Atlante and Pumas are scheduled to meet at Estadio Banorte.
- Atlante's position
- 17th, with 11 points
- Pumas's position
- 12th, with 13 points
- Pumas's recent run
- Four consecutive matches without a win
- Atlante's record against listed major clubs
- Drew 1-1 with América, beat Cruz Azul 3-2 and drew 0-0 with Toluca
- Match venue
- Estadio Banorte
- Pumas's last win
- September 10, against León
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What people are saying
It is a very complex match because Atlante is a well-built, organized and well-coached team... playing at home, but we trust the way we have played in recent matches
I think it will be an open match because both teams are looking for that [to win]. We want to get points that are very important for our objectives, and I think the match will depend a lot on finishing.
Clearly, we have to do much more, because what we are doing is not enough to win
Atlante is being underestimated; they have a good team, very well-coached and very physical, and we will see how many teams take points from Atlante