Tigres UANL secured a victory against Nashville SC in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final. The Mexican side won the first ever match between the two clubs thanks to a goal from Ángel Correa.
Advantage Tigres After First Leg
Tigres secured an away goal victory in the first leg against Nashville SC. Despite the victory, Tigres manager Guido Pizarro felt his team could have scored more goals. Pizarro acknowledged the return leg would be difficult and that Nashville would pose a different challenge. He stated his confidence that his team could achieve a high individual and collective level to progress to the next phase. Pizarro praised Ángel Correa’s decisive contribution and the team’s support for him.
Nashville Aim to Overcome Deficit
Nashville SC will be looking to overturn the deficit in the return leg. Nashville’s coach, BJ Callaghan, said they had success in controlling the ball and finding spaces, though they relied heavily on crosses. Callaghan suggested his team may not have been at their best. The absence of their top scorer, Sam Surridge, was noted. Nashville will need to score at least two goals at the Estadio Universitario to put pressure on Tigres.
Return Leg Details
The return leg will take place at the Estadio Universitario. The match is scheduled for Tuesday. The match will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1, Foxsports.com, FOX Sports app, fuboTV, TUDN USA, TUDN.com, TUDN app, ViX, and FOX One.
- Venue: Estadio Universitario (Volcán)
- Date: Tuesday, 5 May
Possible Tigres Line-up
Tigres may field the following team: Nahuel Guzmán; Francisco Reyes, Jesús Angulo, Rómulo Zwarg, Jesús Garza; César Araújo, Fernando Gorriarán, Juan Brunetta; Diego Laínez, Rodrigo Aguirre, Ángel Correa.
Nashville have previously caused an upset in the quarter-finals against América. It is possible they could surprise Tigres. However, the away goal could secure Tigres’ passage to the final, though it will not be easy.
Tigres manager Guido Pizarro is optimistic. He trusts that they can achieve it with their fans at home.