Querétaro Faces Pumas in Crucial Liga MX Clash

QUERÉTARO, Mexico — Querétaro FC will host Pumas UNAM in a high-stakes Liga MX Clausura 2025 match on Saturday, January 19, as both teams aim to secure early momentum in the tournament. The game marks Querétaro’s second home match of the season, while Pumas seeks to maintain their unbeaten streak after a strong start.

Querétaro, led by coach Benjamín Mora, is looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to América in their season opener. Federico Lértora, a key player for Querétaro, emphasized the importance of capitalizing on home advantage. “We’re going to give 100% to make the most of playing at home,” Lértora said. “This is a great opportunity to earn our first points of the tournament.”

Pumas, under the guidance of Gustavo Lema, enters the match with confidence after a 2-1 victory over Necaxa in their opening game. The team is aiming for back-to-back wins, a feat they haven’t achieved since the Grita México 2022 tournament. However, Pumas will be without striker Guillermo Martínez, who is on international duty with the Mexican national team in South America.

Goalkeeper Alex Padilla is expected to make his debut for Pumas, adding a new dynamic to the squad. The team has shown promise with the arrival of midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, who has already made an impact in the midfield.

Historically, Querétaro has struggled against Pumas, with only one win in their last five encounters. Pumas has secured three victories and one draw during that span. Despite the odds, Querétaro remains determined to turn the tide and secure a crucial win in front of their home crowd.

Both teams are under pressure to deliver results early in the season. For Querétaro, a win would help erase the sting of their opening loss, while Pumas aims to solidify their position as a contender in the Clausura 2025 tournament.