César Huerta
PUM
Left Winger
Wide Forward
Dec 3, 2000 (25)
Right
5'7"
134 lb
Eligible going forward
Huerta is no longer suspended, so he could see action in upcoming games.
Analysis: Huerta served his ban in the weekend's match against Atlante, where Alan Medina filled in for him and Uriel Antuna moved to the left flank. Those adjustments may be reverted with Huerta back in contention for the remainder of the season, as he aims to build on the goal and assist he delivered during his previous appearance. After a spell on the sidelines due to an injury he was dealing with when he rejoined the club from Belgian side Anderlecht, the winger generated six shots (three on goal), 18 crosses (three accurate) and three chances created over his first 148 minutes of play in the Apertura 2026 campaign.
Scores, gets sent off Sunday
Huerta scored one goal before receiving a red card in the first half of Sunday's meeting with Cruz Azul.
Analysis: Huerta had a chance to show his skills by firing from a tight angle to double the hosts' lead in the 16th minute, but he was booked twice afterwards, ending his performance in the 37th minute of this match. The winger must now serve a one-game suspension next weekend against Atlante and will hope to bounce back to face Santos Laguna in the 13th regular-season game. Until then, his place in the starting squad may be taken by either Luciano Herrera or Alan Medina.
Inefficient in service
Cesar Huerta had four shots (two on goal), 17 crosses (two accurate) and 11 corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Atletico San Luis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.
Analysis: There were 28 total opportunities for Huerta to make an impact, but only two of his 17 crosses were deemed to be accurate. The attacker will need to be more efficient to take advantage of a favorable matchup with Cruz Azul, a team that has allowed 18 goals in 10 Liga MX games.
Aimimg to return against Atlas
Huerta (back) will be available for Saturday's match against Atlas, per Fabrizio Dominguez of FOX.
Analysis: Huerta's return is an encouraging development for a Pumas side that signed him to be a starter on one of the wings, though a full 90-minute role is not yet on the table, as the club plans to gradually increase his workload given the limited minutes he has seen recently. The back discomfort that reduced his participation over the last year was linked to a lack of consistent playing time rather than a single acute injury, so building his sharpness gradually is the sensible approach. Uriel Antuna and Luciano Herrera have been covering the wide midfield roles in his absence and could see their minutes reduced once Huerta works his way back into the first-choice lineup.
Season debut delayed by back pain
Huerta has yet to be an option for Pumas due to a lower back discomfort he picked up in Wednesday's practice, Jose Luis Mendoza of Claro Sports reports.
Analysis: Huerta has been a frequent injury victim throughout his career, and he's once again struggling with a muscle problem. This issue is currently not believed to be a major one, and the attacker could contend for minutes near the week nine clash versus Atlas. He's coming off a short European experience with Belgian club Anderlecht, though he was ultimately limited due to fitness problems. As soon as he's ready to play, the attacker will challenge Uriel Antuna and Luciano Herrera on the flanks and could be relied on for his dribbling skill.
Heading back to Pumas
Huerta has returned to Pumas following his stint at Belgian team Anderlecht, the club announced Thursday.
Analysis: Huerta struggled for playing time in Belgium, facing a lengthy period on the sidelines due to pubalgia and failing to settle as a regular option after that. The winger, who played 13 minutes for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, made 28 total appearances in the Belgian league, scoring four goals and two assists over that period. He returns to the UNAM side to fill the attacking void left by an injury to Sebastian Cordova (knee), and he'll compete with recent arrival Luciano Herrera for minutes in an attack that already has a good sense of his ceiling from his first stint at the club.
Returns from injury
Huerta played for Anderlecht during Sunday's loss to Club Brugge after being sidelined due to a pubalgia issue that required two surgeries, per reporter Jose Juan Vazquez.
Analysis: Huerta spent over six months in his recovery, but he was ultimately fit before the end of the season. This gives him a realistic chance of making Mexico's World Cup roster, considering he had been consistently called up before the injury. After scoring twice across nine league or cup appearances in Belgium throughout the campaign, the winger may serve as a take-on specialist in the rotation with Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega and Julian Quinones at the international level.
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