Nashville SC Faces Biggest Challenge yet in 2nd Leg of Champions Cup
Juan Brunetta scored in the 67th minute as Tigres advanced 2-0 on aggregate and moved one win from its second continental title.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Tigres UANL defeated Nashville SC 1-0 at Estadio Universitario, securing a 2-0 aggregate victory and reaching the CONCACAF Champions Cup final for the first time since 2020.
- Juan Brunetta scored the decisive 67th-minute goal, capitalizing on a Nashville turnover, while the team was hampered by the absence of injured striker Sam Surridge.
- Despite aggressive play, Nashville failed to record a shot on target, hampered by the loss of midfielder Eddi Tagseth to injury early in the match.
- Nashville coach B.J. Callaghan acknowledged the high level of competition, stating, "These are the best teams on the continent playing," as his side fell short.
- Tigres now await the winner of the series between Toluca and LAFC as the club seeks to win the second international trophy in its storied history.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres top Nashville SC, advance to final
Juan Brunetta's 68th-minute goal broke a scoreless tie and created a lead too big for Nashville SC to overcome as Tigres UANL picked up their second straight 1-0 victory on Tuesday night at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas de los…
With a goal from Argentine Juan Brunetta, the UANL Tigers, beat Nashville SC 1-0 again in a very brave duel at the Concachampions
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Los Angeles TimesBrunetta’s late strike lifts Tigres past Nashville, into the CONCACAF Champions Cup final
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Midfielder Juan Brunetta scored a second-half goal Tuesday to lead UANL Tigres to a 1-0 win over Nashville SC and a place in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Tigers defeated Nashville in the semifinals' return match by 1-0 (2-0 global), so the feline squad was installed in the Concachampions Final 2026.Concachampions 2026 semifinals return match final scorer: Tigers 1-0 Nashville.How was the victory of Tigers over Nashivlle in the Concachampions semifinals return match?Tigres defeated Nashville in the Concachampions Semifinals Round 2026.
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