Tigres UANL advanced to the Concacaf Champions Cup final for the first time since 2020, defeating Nashville SC 1-0 in the semifinal match held at Estadio Universitario “El Volcán”. This victory secured a 2-0 aggregate score for the Liga MX side.
In front of a vibrant home crowd, it was Juan Brunetta who found the back of the net in the 67th minute, providing just enough cushion for Tigres to secure their place in the final. The match was tense; Nashville failed to register a single shot on target throughout the game — an indicator of Tigres’ defensive strength.
Before the match, Nashville faced a setback as Patrick Yazbek sustained an injury during warm-ups, forcing him to be replaced by Bryan Acosta. Meanwhile, Tigres had their own issues when Fernando Gorriarán had to leave the field due to a knee injury just 14 minutes in.
Key match statistics:
- Tigres UANL scored 1 goal during this match.
- Nashville SC recorded 0 shots on target.
- The aggregate score of the semifinal series was 2-0 in favor of Tigres.
- The decisive goal came in the 67th minute.
- Fernando Gorriarán was substituted in the 14th minute due to injury.
The win marks an important milestone for Tigres, who haven’t been this far in the tournament since their last final appearance three years ago. As they prepare for their next challenge, which will be against either Toluca or LAFC, expectations are high — fans eagerly anticipate what could be another historic run.
Nashville SC’s journey in this tournament also deserves recognition. This was their first appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal round in club history. Despite falling short against Tigres, they will look to regroup as they return to MLS play against D.C. United on May 9.