Club Puebla secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Pachuca at the Estadio Hidalgo with a last-minute goal from Facundo Almada. The Matchday 4 clash of the Apertura 2026 season was decided in the dying moments this Monday.
Puebla started strongly and took the lead through a goal from Emiliano Gómez. Kevin Velasco extended the advantage from the penalty spot, making it 0-2. However, Pachuca reacted before halftime with a goal from Salomón Rondón. In the second half, the referee awarded a penalty to Los Tuzos after a VAR review, and Rondón scored again to level the match. The game became end-to-end until, in the final minute, a low cross found Facundo Almada, who beat goalkeeper Carlos Moreno to snatch all three points for La Franja.
The team managed by Gerardo Espinoza showed character to recover from the home side's equalizer. The win moves Puebla away from a negative streak and gives them three vital points in the standings.
Defender Facundo Almada became the hero with his decisive goal. His intervention in the opposition box settled a very even contest. For Pachuca, Salomón Rondón was the main threat, scoring a brace that nearly earned his team a point. In goal, Puebla's Ricardo Gutiérrez made several key saves to contain the Tuzos' attack.
Midfielder Iker Moreno was key in Puebla's build-up play, according to the match analysis. La Franja now has a solid foundation to build their Apertura 2026 campaign on.
With this victory, Puebla adds important points that improve their position in the overall classification. Every point is valuable in the fight to reach the tournament's final phase. The defeat leaves Pachuca in a difficult run of form they will need to reverse quickly.
Upcoming fixtures will be decisive for both sides. Club Puebla's full schedule is available on our fixtures page.
The team must prepare for their next Liga MX challenge with high morale. The win at the Hidalgo injects confidence into the squad. The coaching staff will analyze performance to correct details, especially in defense where they conceded two goals.
Gerardo Espinoza will need to manage the squad's fitness, with information updated in our injuries section. The immediate goal is to maintain consistency and capitalize on the momentum from this away triumph. The path in the Apertura 2026 season is just beginning.
