Panamanians Carrasquilla and Rodríguez shine in Liga MX duel

Panamanian footballers Adalberto Carrasquilla and José Luis Rodríguez made significant contributions in a Liga MX match where Pumas UNAM defeated FC Juárez 5-1. Rodríguez scored for his team, and Carrasquilla provided an assist in the lopsided victory.

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Today we were respectful of the opponent, always playing our game, we didn't hold back, and despite the opponent's difficulties, we played a great game and credit goes to my players.

The match saw an inspired performance from Pumas' Juninho Vieira, who scored three goals. The win elevated Pumas to second place in the Torneo Apertura 2026 standings with six points, marking a strong start under new coach Esteban Solari. "Today we were respectful of the opponent, always playing our game, we didn't hold back, and despite the opponent's difficulties, we played a great game and credit goes to my players," Solari commented.

FC Juárez, managed by Pedro Caixinha, suffered their third consecutive loss and remains at the bottom of the league table with zero points. The team also possesses the league's worst defense, having conceded seven goals. Chants of "Caixinha out!" were heard from the home crowd as they left the stadium.

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I am here to serve the team and that includes following all the decisions that are made.

Rodríguez scored for Juárez in the final minutes of the first half, narrowing the deficit to 3-1 with an individual effort. Carrasquilla later came on as a substitute and provided the assist for Guillermo Martínez's goal, which sealed the 5-1 scoreline for Pumas.

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I have to show strength to keep moving forward.