84'.
Third movement for Pumas: Brian Figueroa replaces Jesús Gallardo.
83'.
Last substitution for Necaxa: Gerson Torres enters for Matías Fernández.
78'
After a great pass from Víctor Dávila, Luis Pérez volleys the ball and beats Magaña to give Rayos the lead.
GOAL FOR NECAXA!
77'.
Gallardo dribbles and takes a shot that goes over the bar.
73'.
Second movement for Necaxa: Pedro Esquivel replaces Martín Barragán.
70'.
Great interception by Ventura Alvarado to prevent Erick Torres from taking a shot.
62'
Cross shot by Barrera that also goes wide of the away goal.
57'.
Shot by Torres that Gutiérrez saves; on the rebound, Barrera misses the ball.
55'.
Matías Fernández scores from a free-kick to equalize the score.
GOAL FOR NECAXA!
51'.
Good defending by the Necaxa defense to contain Erick Torres' shot.
45'.
First substitution for Necaxa: Víctor Dávila replaces Bryan Colula.
The second half begins!
The first half ends!
43.
Great intervention by Colula to prevent Gallardo from shooting in front of the goal.
36'.
Shot by Barrera that Yosgart Gutiérrez easily saves.
35'.
Pablo Jáquez receives a yellow card for a tough foul on Matías Fernández.
34'.
First substitution for Pumas: Matías Alustiza enters for Nicolás Castillo.
28'.
Dieter Villalpando is sent off for a foul on Castillo.
21'.
Castillo receives the ball with his chest outside the box and takes a powerful shot that goes over the crossbar.
19'.
Necaxa has tried to respond, but lacks ideas and accuracy.
15'.
Long-range shot by Erick Torres that goes wide of the away goal.
10'.
Header by Martín Barragán that goes over the university goal.
8'.
Pumas have had possession of the ball; Rayos look asleep.
2'.
Service from Jesús Gallardo that Nicolás Castillo heads to give the hosts the lead.
GOAL FOR PUMAS!
The match begins!
20:35. Necaxa's bench | L. Chávez; L. Coronado, P. Esquivel, M. Allende, G. Torres, V. Dávila and J. Velasco.
20:34. Pumas' bench | J. Castillo; A. Mendoza, A. Mozo, M. Díaz, M. Formica, G. Alustiza and B. Figueroa.
20:33. Necaxa's starting eleven | Y. Gutiérrez; I. Mojica, V. Alvarado, M. de Luna (C), B. Colula; R. Alvarado, X. Báez, L. Pérez, D. Villalpando; M. Fernández and M. Barragán.
20:32. Pumas' starting eleven | B. Magaña; L. Fuentes, J. Van Rankin, P. Jáquez, J. Robles; P. Barrera (C), K. Escamilla, A. González, J. Gallardo; E. Torres and N. Castillo.
In a few moments, we will share the starting lineups for the match between Pumas and Necaxa, as well as the latest information that emerges from the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Don't miss any details of the match with the minute-by-minute and live online coverage from VAVEL.
Player to watch for Necaxa: Matías Fernández | The Chilean midfielder is having a good season, being the main offensive playmaker for Rayos. His vision and technique make him one of the best players in Mexican soccer.
Player to watch for Pumas: Mauro Formica | The Argentine midfielder wants to return to the starting lineup in the league, but he needs to regain his best form; a standout performance against the 'Electricians' would give him many chances to achieve it.
In the Round of 16, Ignacio Ambriz's team made their home advantage count to defeat Atlas, with goals from Martín Barragán and Luis Pérez.
On the other hand, the Necaxa team finished the Group Stage as the second-placed team in the sixth group with seven points; below Zacatepec and above Murciélagos FC.
In the second phase, David Patiño's team took advantage of their home condition to convincingly defeat Lobos BUAP, with goals from Alan Mendoza, Jesús Gallardo and Gustavo Alustiza.
The Pumas team qualified for the second round of the competition after finishing as the first-placed team in the fifth group with seven points, surpassing Lobos BUAP and FC Juárez.
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the match between Pumas and Necaxa, corresponding to the Quarterfinals of the Clausura 2018 Copa Corona MX. The match will take place at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario starting at 21:15 hours.