Tigres UANL qualified for the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday, despite losing 3-1 away to Seattle Sounders, making good on a 2-0 first leg win in Mexico.
Tigres will face Nashville SC in the semifinals, who defeated Club América in the quarterfinals and Inter Miami in the round of 16. The other semi-final will be contested by Toluca and Los Angeles FC.
Tigres withstand Seattle’s comeback
Seattle came out determined to make a comeback and in the 11th minute, Slovakian Albert Rusnak scored the first for the home side.
Tigres, however, tied the match (1-1) in the 31st minute with a header by Brazilian Joaquim Henrique off a corner kick.
That goal would prove decisive in the tie (3-3).
Tigres advanced to the semifinals thanks to the double value of the away goal, which Concacaf still maintains.
Tigres will face Nashville SC in the semifinals
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Danny Musovski scored the second for the Sounders in the 48th minute, just back from halftime.
And in the 82nd minute, Rusnak scored a stunning goal from outside the area to make it 3-1, putting Tigres on the ropes.
The Mexicans had a tough time, but ended up making good on the 2-0 lead they had brought from Nuevo León.
Tigres repeats for the second year in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Last season they were eliminated by Cruz Azul, who defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in the final.
With information from EFE
Tigres in the Concachampions
Tigres UANL has established itself as one of the most competitive Mexican clubs in the Concacaf Champions Cup over the last decade.
Its greatest achievement came in 2020, when it won the title after defeating Los Angeles FC in the final, thus winning its first continental championship.
Since then, the Monterrey team has maintained a consistent level, regularly qualifying for the final stages of the tournament.
In recent editions of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Tigres has been a frequent protagonist in the semifinals, showing solidity both at home and away.
Throughout its participation, the team has stood out for its experience, competitive roster and ability to handle direct elimination series.
Its constant presence in decisive instances positions it as one of the usual favorites for the title in the region.
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