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Headline: Pachuca and Pumas Clash in Play-In Match for Liga MX Liguilla Spot

Pachuca, Mexico – Pachuca and Pumas are set to face off in a high-stakes Play-In match on November 20th at Estadio Hidalgo, with a coveted spot in the Apertura 2025 Liga MX Liguilla on the line. The match marks the second Play-In meeting between the two teams, with both sides entering the contest under contrasting circumstances.

Pumas, led by manager Efraín Juárez, are looking to build on a project, despite a less-than-stellar semester. However, Pumas face challenges as several key players including Keylor Navas, Álvaro Angulo, Pedro Vite, Jorge Ruvalcaba, and Ángel Azuaje will arrive back from international duty with limited rest. Adalberto Carrasquilla is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, further hampering Juárez’s options.

Pachuca, on the other hand, recently underwent a managerial change, with Esteban Solari taking over from Jaime Lozano on a short-term contract. Despite the limited time under Solari, Pachuca will rely on Enner Valencia to lead the attack.

Keylor Navas is expected to be crucial for Pumas, aiming to bounce back from Costa Rica’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. He will face a tough task against Pachuca’s attack. Alan Medina will lead Pumas’ front line, while Aceves is expected to try and stop Medina.

Pumas won against Pachuca in penalties at Estadio Hidalgo in the Apertura 2024 Play-In.

Pachuca enters the match as the favorite, with statistical models giving them a 50% chance of victory, compared to Pumas’ 28.5%. The match is scheduled for November 20th at 19:00 local time (20:00 ET).

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