US EditionSan Diego FC overpower Pumas in Champions Cup first leg
San Diego FC dominated possession with 73% and outshot Pumas 22-4, scoring four second-half goals to lead 4-1 in the Concacaf Champions Cup first leg.
- Before 22,650 fans on Tuesday, SDFC scored four times in the second half to beat Pumas UNAM 4-1 in the CCC, beginning its 2026 schedule.
- Treating the CCC as high-reward, Mikey Varas played top players heavy minutes because the tournament awards a berth in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and a $5 million prize.
- In the 68th minute, Manu Duah's header off Anders Dreyer's corner launched the turnaround, David Vazquez headed a Wilson Eisner pass in the 76th, and Alex Mighten scored just over five minutes later, with Luca Bombino sealing the win in the 86th.
- Next Tuesday the clubs meet again in Mexico City, with the series advantage giving SDFC a clear edge before facing Toluca in the Round of 16.
- Despite only three and a half weeks of training camp after a short off-season from Nov. 29, SDFC achieved a 4-1 win, with Duah's first professional goal, as players credited fitness and a clear system.
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San Diego FC overpower Pumas in Champions Cup first leg
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