Tigres star’s shot at revenge
In Tigres’ Apertura 2025 clash with Pumas, former Atlético Madrid forward Ángel Correa faces the prospect of a revenge mission.
This Saturday, the Apertura 2025 Matchday 9 clash between Pumas and Tigres comes with a special twist for international soccer fans: a reunion featuring Ángel Correa - now a standout for Tigres - and two familiar faces he once battled on some of Europe’s grandest stages: Keylor Navas and Aaron Ramsey, now suiting up for Pumas.
With anticipation building around the possibility of all three sharing the pitch once again, it’s worth rewinding the tape a few chapters. It’s been over six years since these stars last crossed paths in official competition. One memorable encounter came against Navas’ Real Madrid, where Correa’s Atlético Madrid managed five shots on goal - but only one found the back of the net. The match ended in a draw, but Correa was left wanting more, as Atlético hadn’t beaten their city rivals since 2016.
Navas vs Correa
- Match: Real Madrid 1–1 Atlético Madrid
- Competition: LaLiga
- Date: April 8, 2018
- Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo (53′), Antoine Griezmann (67′)
- Minutes shared on the pitch: 29′
Just months later, on November 26, 2019, Correa faced another European icon: Ramsey. The occasion? A Champions League group stage showdown between Juventus and Atlético. This time, the result was decisive. Juventus claimed a 1-0 victory thanks to a sublime free-kick goal from Paulo Dybala. Ramsey started and played a key role in orchestrating Juve’s midfield, while Correa once again walked away empty-handed against a player who now shares the pitch with him in Liga MX.
Ramsey vs Correa
- Match: Juventus 1–0 Atlético Madrid
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: November 26, 2019
- Goal: Paulo Dybala
- Minutes shared on the pitch: 3′
Now, in a completely different setting, fate brings them together once more. On Saturday afternoon, Pumas and Tigres will face off - not just for three points, but for a storyline that’s being rewritten. Navas, Ramsey, and Correa headline a reunion with European flavor in the heart of Mexican soccer. A matchup that, beyond its history, promises high-level drama and quality on the field.
The Estadio Olímpico Universitario will bear witness to a game steeped in history, where international experience meets the passion of Liga MX. Will this be Correa’s chance at redemption, or will Navas and Ramsey reaffirm their dominance in this unique rivalry?
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