Puebla FC suffered a painful 3-2 defeat to Juárez in a Liga MX match decided in the final minutes on September 27, 2024. A 95th-minute penalty by Óscar Estupiñán secured the win for the visiting side at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. This past result contrasts with the team's current stronger standing, sitting sixth in the league with 10 points from five matches.
The game started with shared dominance, reflected in 50% possession for each side. Juárez struck first with a goal from Jairo Torres in the 40th minute. Puebla reacted quickly after halftime, leveling the score at 47 minutes through a penalty converted by Luis Quiñones. However, José García put Juárez back ahead in the 68th, making it 2-1 and seeming to seal the result.
Puebla pressed insistently in the dying minutes, registering 20 total shots compared to their rival's 11. Their effort was rewarded in the eighth minute of added time when Luis Quiñones scored his second goal of the match to tie the game 2-2. The joy was short-lived. Just three minutes later, in the 95th, the referee awarded a penalty to Juárez which Óscar Estupiñán converted for the decisive 3-2 victory.
Despite the loss, Puebla created more dangerous chances. Los Camoteros took 20 shots, with 6 on target, while Juárez had 11 attempts with 7 on frame. Puebla's goalkeeper made 3 saves, one fewer than his Juárez counterpart, who made 4. Discipline was a factor, with Puebla receiving 4 yellow cards and committing 13 fouls, compared to Juárez's 2 yellows and 8 fouls. Neither team saw a red card. The battle for corners was close, with Puebla winning 9 to Juárez's 8.
Remembering this match takes on a different tone when looking at the team's recent trajectory. In the current 2026 season, Puebla FC is showing more consistent form. They hold sixth place in the Liga MX standings, with 10 points from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Their goal difference is positive (+2), having scored 9 and conceded 7. But they trail the leaders, Club América, by 3 points.
Recent form shows some inconsistency. In their last five matches, the record is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses (LLWWD). They have lost their last two games, including a 2-0 defeat to that same Club América on August 30, 2026. This current picture can be explored in more detail on our stats page.
Puebla's immediate focus is on their next fixture. The team returns to action at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on September 5, 2026, facing a direct rival in the table, Toluca, who currently sit fifth. This match represents a key opportunity to snap the two-game losing streak and stay in the fight for the top spots. The team's full schedule is available on our fixtures page. The memory of the dramatic late loss to Juárez in 2024 serves as a sign that games are decided until the final whistle, a lesson the current squad will look to apply for a better outcome.
