Tigres UANL advanced to the Concacaf Champions Cup final for the first time since 2020, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Nashville SC on May 5, 2026, at Estadio Universitario “El Volcán” in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico. This triumph allowed Tigres to progress with a 2-0 aggregate score in their semifinal series.
Juan Brunetta scored the decisive goal in the 67th minute, which proved sufficient to overcome Nashville SC, who struggled offensively throughout the match and did not register a single shot on target. The home crowd at El Volcán provided significant support, creating an electric atmosphere that contributed to Tigres’ performance.
This match marked a historic moment for Nashville SC as it was their first appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal round. However, they faced challenges, including an injury to Patrick Yazbek during warm-ups that forced him to be replaced by Bryan Acosta. Additionally, Tigres UANL’s Fernando Gorriarán had to leave the pitch early due to a knee injury in the 14th minute.
Key statistics from the match:
- Tigres UANL scored 1 goal during the match.
- Nashville SC recorded 0 shots on target.
- The aggregate score of the semifinal series was 2-0 in favor of Tigres UANL.
- Brunetta’s goal came in the 67th minute.
- Gorriarán was substituted in the 14th minute due to injury.
Nashville SC will now shift their focus back to Major League Soccer (MLS) as they prepare for their next match against D.C. United on May 9. As for Tigres UANL, they await the winner of the series between Toluca and LAFC for their upcoming final showdown in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
