Planet Pumas Podcast

Pumas finished the regular season in first place with a historic 36-point campaign, but the season ultimately ended in disappointment after falling short in the final.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the season as a whole, what made this team special, why the final slipped away, and why I still believe this was a positive step forward for the club.

I also discuss Efraín Juárez’s project, the strengths and limitations of the squad, the importance of continuity, and what Pumas needs to do moving forward if they want to turn a great season into a championship-winning one.

Was this season a success? Where does this team go from here? Let’s talk about it.

Pumas go toe-to-toe with league leaders Chivas and walk away with a result that feels more like a loss than a point.

In this episode:
​ Why this match mattered for the top 4 race
​ Tactical decisions that changed the game
​ The controversial penalty that cost Pumas the win
​ Defensive concerns that still haven’t been solved
​ What this result says about Pumas against elite teams
​ The path ahead and why the next stretch will define the season

Pumas are competing. But are they ready to win when it matters most?

In this episode we recap our journey so far in this season.

After 12 years, Pumas finally take three points from El Volcán — and this episode breaks down how it really happened. No hype, no lies. This was a win built on suffering, discipline, and a massive performance from Keilor Navas.

I analyze:
• Why Keilor Navas was the clear difference
• César Garza’s breakout performance as the holding midfielder
• The tactical setup that kept Pumas alive
• A genuinely excellent team goal finished by Robert “La Pantera” Morales
• Why Tigres dominated the second half — and what still worries me
• Defensive issues that haven’t disappeared
• Angulo’s red card and the problems it creates moving forward

This win brings relief and breathing room for Efraín Juárez — but it also leaves real questions ahead of León at Ciudad Universitaria.

Pumas returned to the pitch… and delivered one of the most frustrating performances in recent memory. This episode dives straight into the mess: questionable lineup choices, tactical chaos, defensive instability, another costly Caicedo mistake, and why this didn’t feel like “rust” — it felt like a repeat of last season’s problems.

But it’s not all negative. We talk about the bright spots like Carrasquilla’s leadership, Garza’s maturity, and which players still give reasons to believe. Then we zoom out and ask the hard question: is this team actually progressing, or are we watching the same story play out again?