Galaxy Hold Tigres to 0-0 Draw in Champions Cup, Lose Captain Yoshida to Injury

Despite a strong defensive effort and standout goalkeeping from John McCarthy, the Galaxy face mounting challenges ahead of the decisive second leg in Mexico.

• The LA Galaxy and Tigres UANL played to a scoreless draw in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals at Dignity Health Sports Park.
• Galaxy captain Maya Yoshida suffered a hamstring injury in the first half, adding to the team's ongoing roster difficulties.
• Goalkeeper John McCarthy delivered a standout performance with four key saves, helping the Galaxy secure a clean sheet.
• The Galaxy struggled offensively, managing only two shots on goal, and will need to improve their attack in the second leg.
• The second leg of the quarterfinal will take place next week in Monterrey, Mexico, with the Galaxy aiming to advance past this stage for the first time since 2012.

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