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Dani Alves triumphs with Pumas, 9 games later

Since his arrival in July, the Brazilian player has seen four draws and five defeats.

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Dani Alves triumphs with Pumas, 9 games later
ALFREDO ESTRELLAAFP

Dani Alves’ adventure in Mexican soccer did not start in the way he would have liked.

Since his arrival in July, the former Barcelona player became a starting player in midfield and provided his first assist in the 1-1 draw against Cañoneros de Mazatlán.

Tough days

After the equaliser against the Sinaloans, Pumas drew with Monterrey and then suffered four defeats. The defeat in the Joan Gamper, the disaster against América in the Clásico Capitalino, s defeat to Atlético San Luis and the shocking 5-1 loss against Santos Laguna at the Universitario Olympic.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 21: Dani Alves of Pumas reacts during the 10th round match between Pumas UNAM and Santos Laguna as part of the Torneo Apertura 2022 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 21: Dani Alves of Pumas reacts during the 10th round match between Pumas UNAM and Santos Laguna as part of the Torneo Apertura 2022 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)Jam MediaGetty

The side grew in confidence after the draw against Tigres, but the pressure then mounted on Andrés Lillini with a defeat to Chivas and a draw against Atlas. The perfect opportunity to get out of the rut was against Gallos Blancos, the team bottom of the table, and Dani Alves and his team-mates took full advantage, winning 4-1.

Now, with four games to go, Club Universidad Nacional need a miracle to get into the playoffs.