Tigres UANL Advance to Champions Cup Final
Tigres vs Nashville SC Champions Cup results
Tigres UANL secured their place in the Concacaf Champions Cup final with a clinical 1-0 victory over Nashville SC at Estadio Universitario on May 5, 2026. The win completed a 2-0 aggregate sweep for the Liga MX powerhouse, following a similar 1-0 result in the first leg at GEODIS Park. Tigres showcased their defensive discipline and experience throughout the second leg, stifling the visitors’ attack and maintaining control of the match to ensure their return to the continental championship stage on May 30.
The decisive moment of the night arrived in the 68th minute when Argentine midfielder Juan Brunetta found the back of the net. The play developed after Angel Correa—who scored the winning goal in the first leg—slipped a precise pass into the box, allowing Brunetta to take a sharp touch and fire a powerful strike under the crossbar. Nashville, already missing top scorer Sam Surridge to injury, suffered a further setback when Australian international Patrick Yazbek was forced to withdraw from the starting lineup following an injury during pre-game warmups.
Nashville SC’s historic run in the competition ends in the semifinals, though they leave as the first MLS team to win a match at the Estadio Azteca during their quarterfinal victory over Club America. Tigres UANL will now face the winner of the LAFC and Toluca semifinal series to determine the 2026 champion. The tournament winner will earn prestigious berths in the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the expanded 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.
