PACHUCA, Mexico (Interstat) — Oussama Idrissi’s goal in the 37th minute stood as the difference as Pachuca defeated Pumas UNAM 1-0 on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Estadio Hidalgo in Liga MX action.

Idrissi, a forward, scored the only goal of the match, receiving assists from Eduardo Bauermann, Álvaro Angulo, Robert Morales and Jordan Carrillo. The goal came early in the first half and Pachuca held the lead through the remainder of the contest.

The match featured four yellow cards, all issued in the second half. Robert Morales was booked in the 60th minute, Álvaro Angulo followed a minute later in the 61st, Jordan Carrillo received a caution in the 70th minute and Eduardo Bauermann was shown a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Pachuca improved to 1-0 in both the Liga MX season and across all competitions. Pumas UNAM dropped to 0-1 in league play and in all competitions.

The game, played in front of the home crowd at Estadio Hidalgo, marked the opening of the season for both sides. Pachuca’s defense held Pumas UNAM scoreless, preserving the shutout despite the visitors’ attempts to equalize.

Pachuca’s attack generated several chances, but the decisive moment came when Idrissi finished a sequence involving multiple passes and crosses. Bauermann, a defender, initiated the buildup before the substitutions Morales, Angulo and Carrillo each contributed to the play.

Pumas UNAM struggled to break through Pachuca’s back line. The visitors managed few clear opportunities and failed to put a goal on the board. Their best chances came in the second half, but Pachuca’s goalkeeper and defense kept them off the scoresheet.

The result gave Pachuca an early lead in the Liga MX standings. Pumas UNAM will look to bounce back in their next match.

Interstat’s game simulator projected a final score of Pachuca 2, Pumas UNAM 1. Interstat’s ELO system gave Pachuca a 58.40 percent probability to win.