Overview
- The lone goal followed a Hugo González error in distribution that allowed Diego Lainez to set up Ángel Correa for a composed finish shortly after halftime.
- In his debut campaign with Tigres, Correa has eight goals in 17 regular-season matches plus Liguilla strikes, including in the semifinal and this first leg.
- Coverage notes Correa is believed to be the first World Cup winner to score in a Liga MX final.
- Correa was visibly moved by a large pre-match fan reception and told TUDN he had long wanted to join Tigres for this experience.
- The return leg is Sunday at Estadio Nemesio Díez; a tied aggregate would lead to extra time and possibly penalties, with Tigres pursuing a ninth title and Toluca targeting a repeat.