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Tigres UANL Advances to Champions Cup Semifinals with 3-2 Win Over LA Galaxy

Goals from Ibañez, Antuna, and Zwarg secure Tigres’ spot in the semifinals, while LA Galaxy continues its quarterfinal struggles.

Diego Lainez #16 of Tigres UANL is defended by Gabriel Pec #11 of Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half of the CONCACAF Champions Cup game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Tigres UANL at Dignity Health Sports Park on April 1, 2025 in Carson, California. The game ended with a 0-0 tie.
Tigres’ Carlos Antuna, left, battles for the ball with the Galaxy’s Mathias Jorgensen during their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal, second-leg match on Tuesday night in Monterrey, Mexico. Tigres won, 3-2. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Tigres UANL defeated LA Galaxy 3-2 in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals after a scoreless first leg.
  • Nicolas Ibañez and Uriel Antuna scored in the 9th and 10th minutes, with Romulo Zwarg adding a decisive goal in the 57th minute.
  • LA Galaxy’s Joseph Paintsil and Carlos Garces found the net, but the team was eliminated in the quarterfinals for the fourth time in five appearances.
  • Tigres will face the winner of the America vs. Cruz Azul series in the semifinals, continuing their strong home performance in Monterrey.
  • This defeat highlights LA Galaxy’s ongoing struggles in international competitions, having last reached the semifinals in the 2012-13 tournament.