Hugo Sánchez was celebrated by Pumas tonight as the celebrations continue 50 years since his First Division Debut.
“El Macho” attended the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, and before kickoffs in the blue and gold match against Tigres on 14 Apertura 2026, the Pumas players made a guard of honor to welcome him onto the pitch.
Once there, the “Pentapicichi” saluted the first team during the national anthem of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and received a puma decorated with the famous Huichol art.
A commemorative video featuring his best moments as a Pumas player is also shown on the stadium screen.
A special touch
Among the tributes to the greatest Mexican soccer icon, Esteban Solari warmed up the players in special shirts that made the silhouette of Hugo, performing his iconic kick.
La Rebel also has a fan in the stands, which reads Hugo Sánchez in blue and gold.
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The legend began on October 23, 1976, when the 18-year-old was substituted on Matchday 7 against Tigres – the same opponent as tonight, but at the Estadio Universitario in Nuevo Leon.
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