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Pumas Face Fan Backlash and Memes After Necaxa Draw
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Pumas Face Fan Backlash and Memes After Necaxa Draw

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pumas secured a late 1-1 draw against Necaxa in Liga MX's Apertura 2026, but fans expressed disappointment with the team's performance.
  • The draw, coupled with over 80 minutes trailing, led to boos at the stadium and widespread mockery on social media.
  • Fans are increasingly frustrated with the team's lack of victories and are questioning the management, particularly the sporting vice-president.

The Pumas secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Necaxa on Sunday, concluding the fifth round of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 season at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. However, the late equalizer did little to appease a frustrated fanbase, who endured more than 80 minutes trailing on the scoreboard amidst relentless rain.

Fans voiced their discontent through boos at the stadium and a barrage of critical messages on social media. The team's ongoing struggle for victories and perceived underperformance have fueled desperation. Memes and jokes from rival fans flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter), mocking the Pumas' inability to secure a win.

One user, @mauplata, posted a widely shared image with the caption "Thanks, fans," typically used when a team is eliminated, sarcastically remarking, "Not even the soaking. Go design your announcement: 'See you in Clausura...'"

Another Pumas supporter expressed anger towards the club's management, specifically calling for the removal of "Sancho de la UNAM," the team's sporting vice-president. Fans of rival club Cruz Azul also joined the online commentary, referencing past finals and asserting their dominance.

The draw leaves Pumas in a precarious position as the season progresses, with fans demanding significant improvements in both performance and leadership.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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