FC Juárez Hosts Pumas in Crucial Play-In Match

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, México — The lights will shine at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez on Sunday, April 27, at 5 p.m., as FC Juárez faces Pumas UNAM in a critical Play-In match for the Clausura 2025 Liga MX. Both teams find themselves with a chance to advance, yet their journeys have been vastly different this season.

FC Juárez secured the ninth spot in the league standings with 24 points, while Pumas managed only 21 points, placing them in a precarious position. Juárez clinched their spot in the Play-In thanks to Chivas de Guadalajara‘s inability to defeat Atlas in their last game, allowing Juárez to edge in based on goals scored.

However, Juárez enters the match struggling with form, having gone four matches without a win. Their last points came from a victory over Puebla, but recent performances have seen them teeter between eighth and ninth place.

The two teams met recently in Ciudad Universitaria, finishing that encounter with a scoreless draw. As they prepare for their rematch, each side is eager to claim a crucial victory.

“We know this is a do-or-die situation,” said Pumas head coach Efraín Juárez. “We need to be at our best to keep our playoff hopes alive.”

Pumas must boost their performance significantly to overcome Juárez at home. They aim to bounce back after a mixed season that saw them struggle to maintain consistency.

On the other side, FC Juárez looks poised to capitalize on their home advantage, hoping to silence critics and prove their worth in the league. “This is our moment to shine and show the fans we can compete,” said Juárez coach Martín Varini.

The winner of this match will face the loser of the Rayados vs. Pachuca series for a spot in the playoffs. As the teams finalize their line-ups, anticipation builds for what promises to be a fiercely contested match.

The game will be broadcast on Channel 7 of TV Azteca in Mexico and Tubi in the United States.