The Pumas forward, José Juan Macíassuffered a serious injury in the match against Blue Crosscorresponding to the Matchday 17 of the Apertura 2025 tournament.
The first minutes of the meeting had barely passed in the Cuauhtémoc Stadium when the university attacker was knocked down by Jose Paradela in a play that ended with a direct impact on his right knee.
The scene was worrying from the first moment. Macias He was left lying on the grass, visibly in pain, while the medical team rushed in.
After several minutes of attention, the player was removed from the field without being able to support the footwhich ignited speculation about a possible relapse in the same joint that has marginalized him in previous seasons. The expression of pain and the way it was carried by his companions They increased concern among the fans and the coaching staff.
Although the club has not yet issued a official medical reportit is expected that in the next few hours imaging studies will be carried out to determine the severity of damage.
The injury occurs at a critical time for Maciaswho was just beginning to recover competitive rhythm after a long period of rehabilitation. In the current tournament, the forward had added 322 minutes on the courtshowing flashes of his scoring ability.
The play that caused the injury was not sanctioned with a card by the central referee, which caused discomfort among the Auriazule fans. paradela He continued on the field of play, while Macías left with gestures of frustration. The image of the attacker leaving without being able to walk on his own quickly went viral on social networks, where the comments multiplied. messages of support and concern.
José Juan Macías’ career has been marked by constant interruptions due to injuries, especially to his knee. In 2022the forward suffered a anterior cruciate ligament rupture which kept him off the courts for more than eight months. Upon his return, a relapse It complicated his rehabilitation and took him away from the first team again.
During his time at Chivas and LeónMacías also faced muscle and joint problems that limited his continuity. Despite his talent and international projection, injuries have been a recurring obstacle in his consolidation as a figure in Mexican soccer.
His recent incorporation to Cougars It represented a new opportunity to relaunch his career, but this new blow could stop his aspirations again.
