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The UNAM put an end to the technical director’s project after losing at home against Pachuca after 12 games in the Clausura 2023
Rafael River Bridge was left out of Pumas. The Mexican strategist was fired by the feline directive after the defeat against Pachuca (2-0), which was the trigger for her to finish her process early.
The decision was made after river bridge and the Pumas fell into the hands of the Tuzos of Guillermo Almada, current champion of the Liga MX.
river bridge was in front of Pumas for this one Closing 2023 and his contract stipulated six months, although it was subject to certain objectives that would help him have a longer term in charge of the Auriazules bench.
The club, a few hours after the defeat against Pachuca, issued a statement stating that the relationship with Rafael River Bridge It had just ended by mutual agreement and both he and his coaching staff left the institution ahead of the FIFA Date break in Liga MX, since the Mexican National Team will experience its first games under the command of Diego Cocca in the Concacaf Nations League ( against Suriname and Jamaica).
Pumas will return to activity Closing 2023 next April 2 when they visit the Gallos Blancos de Querétaro.
Those from Pedregal will reach that commitment with three consecutive defeats on their backs and only one victory in their last nine commitments. Rafael River Bridge leaves Pumas in the penultimate place of the Closing 2023 with 11 points out of a possible 36, but only one point from the places that give the ticket to the playoffs since Necaxa, in 12th position with 12 points, has the last place for reclassification with five days to go until the regular phase ends .
In total, there were 12 games that Rafael River Bridge was in front of the Pumaswhere he had a balance of three wins, two draws and seven losses, a situation that cost him his job early.