Tigres UANL secured a slim 1-0 victory over Nashville SC in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal clash on April 28, 2026. The decisive goal came from Ángel Correa in the first half, marking a significant, albeit narrow, lead for the Mexican side heading into the return fixture.
The match, held at Geodis Park, saw a weather delay due to lightning before play commenced, and Tigres ultimately capitalized on their opportunities. While Nashville SC reportedly enjoyed more chances in the opening 25 minutes, the momentum shifted after Correa's strike. Both goalkeepers, Brian Schwake for Nashville and Nahuel Guzmán for Tigres, made crucial saves throughout the contest. The second half saw Tigres maintain their slender lead.
Nashville SC faces a considerable challenge in overcoming this deficit in the second leg to advance to the final. Their journey to this stage has been described as a "historic run," notably characterized by a strong defense. They previously eliminated MLS rival Inter Miami and achieved a notable away victory against Club América in the quarterfinals, becoming the first MLS team to win at Estadio Banorte in the tournament's history.
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This semifinal appearance marks a significant milestone for Nashville SC, as it is their first time reaching this stage of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. For Tigres UANL, this is their sixth semifinal appearance. Notably, this is the first time Tigres are facing opposition from the United States in a semifinal round. Tigres advanced to this stage after a close quarterfinal series against Seattle Sounders FC, progressing on away goals after a 3-3 aggregate score. Tigres have reached the final four previous times, winning on those occasions, and have been eliminated twice, including last year's loss to eventual champions Cruz Azul.
