Tigres UANL advanced to the Concacaf Champions Cup final for the first time since 2020 after defeating Nashville SC 1-0 on Tuesday. The Liga MX team won 2-0 on aggregate in the semifinal matchup.
Juan Brunetta scored the only goal of the match in the 67th minute. This goal was crucial for Tigres, who managed to keep Nashville SC at bay throughout the game.
Nashville SC failed to register a single shot on target during the match. Their inability to capitalize on opportunities ultimately led to their exit from the tournament.
The match took place at Estadio Universitario “El Volcán” in front of a vibrant home crowd. Tigres UANL will now prepare to face either Toluca or LAFC in the final.
In addition, Nashville SC’s Patrick Yazbek suffered an injury during warm-ups and was replaced by Bryan Acosta. Tigres’ Fernando Gorriarán also left the field due to a knee injury in the 14th minute, raising concerns about his condition.
Nashville SC’s remarkable journey in this year’s Concacaf Champions Cup ends here, marking their first appearance in the semifinal round. They will return to MLS action on May 9 against D.C. United.
