Join us for minute-by-minute coverage of the Tigres vs. Cruz Azul match in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinal, including goals and more
Match Stakes: Tigres’ Home Fortress vs Cruz Azul’s Offensive Firepower
We’re examining the context at El Volcán, where Tigres UANL, led by Veljko Paunović, enters with momentum. Their Concacaf Champions Cup journey included a 3-1 aggregate win over Real Estelí, a 4-2 triumph against FC Cincinnati, and a 3-2 victory over LA Galaxy, with Ibáñez (3 goals) and Diego Lainez (1 goal, 2 assists) shining, per ESPN. In Liga MX Clausura 2025, Tigres finished fourth, securing a 2-1 win over Pumas on April 20, but face a packed schedule with the Clásico Regio against Monterrey on April 26. Javier Aquino’s likely return, as noted on X, bolsters their squad, though Paunović may rotate with Guido Pizarro and Juan Brunetta pivotal. Tigres’ six-game home winning streak at El Volcán makes them formidable.
Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul Sets Stage for Concacaf Final
We’re concluding by underscoring the stakes of this April 23, 2025, fixture at El Volcán. Tigres UANL aims to leverage their home dominance to gain an edge, while Cruz Azul seeks a vital away goal to tilt the aggregate tie. The winner will face Inter Miami or Vancouver Whitecaps in the June 1 final, with global tournament berths on the line.
Here’s what you need to know about Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul:
- Match Overview: April 23, 2025, at Estadio Universitario, 10:00 PM EDT; Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal first leg.
- U.S. Viewing: FOX Deportes, Fubo (free trial), ViX, YouTube (VPN required).
- Mexico Viewing: Azteca 7, Tubi, Fox Sports, TUDN (pending).
- Key Players: Ibáñez, Lainez (Tigres); Sepúlveda, Bogusz (Cruz Azul).
- Stakes: Winner advances to June 1 final, earns 2029 Club World Cup spot.
from: elfutbolero.us