Pumas UNAM midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla was taken off the field on a stretcher during the second leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 final against Cruz Azul on May 24, 2026.
The Panamanian international suffered a severe collision that forced him to leave the match early.
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The incident occurred when Carrasquilla clashed with Cruz Azul midfielder Amaury Garcia, a former Pumas youth player.
While Garcia emerged without major issues, Carrasquilla required immediate medical attention on the pitch and was unable to continue.
Pumas manager Efrain Juarez substituted the midfielder after medical staff signaled that he could not return.
Carrasquilla was seen in tears as he left the field, distressed by missing the rest of the final and the potential severity of the injury ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
After reaching the technical area, Carrasquilla received further treatment on the bench while covering his face in frustration.
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His departure came just as Pumas leveled the aggregate score 1-1 against Cruz Azul.
Earlier Collision in the Match
Earlier in the game, Carrasquilla was involved in another physical play that forced an early substitution for the opposing side.
He clashed with Cruz Azul's Jose Paradela in a 50-50 ball, leaving the Argentine midfielder on the ground with severe rib pain.
Paradela requested a substitution in the 36th minute, forcing Cruz Azul manager Joel Huiqui to replace him with Gabriel Fernandez for a more offensive approach.
The injury to Carrasquilla raises serious concerns for the Panamanian National Team, as the midfielder is a key player for their upcoming World Cup campaign.
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The extent of his injury remains unclear pending further medical evaluation.
