Pumas U.N.A.M. secured an important 2-0 home victory over Monterrey in Liga MX on February 23, 2026. The win at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario was a statement performance from Pumas, who contained one of the league's strongest attacks and took their own chances clinically. Pumas took the lead midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive mistake from Monterrey, and controlled much of the tempo. They doubled their advantage in the second half from a counter-attack or set-piece, effectively sealing the match. Monterrey, usually so potent, was kept quiet by a disciplined Pumas defense, failing to register a shot on target for large periods. This result shook up the top of the table, proving Pumas could compete with the elite, while it served as a reality check for Monterrey's title charge.