TIGRES 2, INTER MIAMI 1
Highlighted by a world-class opening goal, Universitarios handled business with a 2-1 victory over MLS Supporters’ Shield-leading Inter Miami CF on Saturday night in front of a massive, animated crowd at the Houston Texans’ NRG Stadium.
As group winners, Tigres will face the second-place finisher in group East 6 in the Round of 32 with a potential rematch against this Inter Miami team looming in the quarterfinals should both teams reach that point.
PUMAS UNAM 1(3), MONTERREY 1(0)
Julio Gonzalez was the star of the game for Pumas after eight saves in regulation and two penalties, as UNAM advances to the Round of 32 in the Leagues Cup, eliminating Monterrey after a 1-1 tie in 90 minutes and a 3-0 win on penalty kicks in West 1.
UNAM will travel to Vancouver to face The Whitecaps in the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup, while Monterrey is eliminated after scoring only one goal in the 2024 edition for the tournament.
VANCOUVER 3, CLUB TIJUANA 1
With a 3-1 win over Club Tijuana, the Vancouver Whitecaps secured the top spot in West 7 of the Leagues Cup, finishing with five points. LAFC took second place with four points. Vancouver will face Pumas UNAM at BC Place in the Round of 32, while LAFC will play against Austin FC at BMO Stadium.
Vancouver's tactical adjustments and key performances from their players ensured their victory and advancement to the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup. Vancouver will need to maintain this momentum when they play Pumas at home, with everyone in the locker room praying their star player can be healthy for their next big matchup.
