Recebt history has not been entirely kind to Pumas UNAM, traditionally one of Los Quatros Grandes of Liga MX. In fact, it has been more than a decade since their last title — the 2011 Clausura. They have not won a Concacaf title since 1989 and are actually the last Liga MX team to lose a continental final to a foreign opponent, falling to Saprissa in 2005.
While their spot among the Mexican elite may not be what it once was, they still play with a level of pride that is impressive.
If there’s one reason for Seattle Sounders fans to be worried about Pumas’ chances to spring an upset in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League final on Wednesday, it’s that they seem to be at their best when their backs are against the wall.