🗞️ Pumas Shine in Keylor Navas’ Historic Debut with 2-0 Win Over Querétaro

🔥 Perfect Start to the Navas Era

Querétaro, Mexico — July 26, 2025. Pumas UNAM secured a solid 2-0 victory over Querétaro, in a match marked by the highly anticipated debut of Keylor Navas in Liga MX. The Costa Rican goalkeeper impressed in his first appearance, displaying leadership and confidence from the opening whistle.

⚽ First Half: Auriazul Takes Control

The match began with a midfield battle, but it was Pumas who took control. In the 13th minute, Guillermo Martínez opened the scoring with a powerful header off a corner kick. That early lead gave the visitors the momentum and tactical composure they needed to control the pace.

Keylor Navas showed his class with key interventions, particularly on set pieces, proving why he remains a world-class presence between the posts.

🔁 Second Half: Securing the Victory

In the second half, Pumas focused on possession and made strategic substitutions to maintain balance. Despite Álvaro Angulo’s red card in the 80th minute, the team held firm and doubled the lead in the 77th minute thanks to Jorge Ruvalcaba, who capitalized on a scramble in the box to coolly finish for the 2-0.

Querétaro created chances late in the game, but Pumas' defensive line, anchored by Navas, preserved the clean sheet.

📊 Match Summary

• Pumas Goals:

  • Guillermo Martínez (13')

  • Jorge Ruvalcaba (77')

• Red Card:

  • Álvaro Angulo (80’, PUMAS)

• Historic Debut:

  • Keylor Navas made his official Liga MX debut and played a key role in the shutout.

📅 What’s Next

With this result, Pumas collect an important three points in the Apertura 2025, launching a new chapter led by Keylor Navas. The club will now prepare for their next clash against Orlando FC in leagues cup, aiming to keep the momentum alive.