In a Liga MX match held on April 17, 2026, at Estadio Alfonso Lastras in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Pumas UNAM triumphed over Atletico San Luis with a score of 2-0. The match featured a controversial moment when Pumas was awarded a penalty kick after VAR intervention, which Juninho converted to give Pumas a 1-0 lead. The second goal came from Jordan Carrillo, whose shot secured the victory. Despite not having their best performance, Pumas managed to claim all three points, placing them in second place in the Clausura 2026 standings. Coach Efrain Juarez's team is now firmly in contention for the Liguilla playoffs. However, they will face challenges in their upcoming match against FC Juarez, as both Keylor Navas and Adalberto Carrasquilla will be suspended due to yellow card accumulations. Atletico San Luis, on the other hand, faces a difficult path ahead if they hope to qualify for the playoffs, needing a miracle in their next match against Santos.