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Nashville SC's Cinderella Run Meets Liga MX Giant
8 Apr
Summary
- Nashville SC faces Club América for the first time in Concacaf Champions Cup.
- Nashville upset Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to reach quarterfinals.
- Club América has won the Champions Cup seven times previously.

Nashville SC is embarking on its first-ever Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal appearance, set to face seven-time champions Club América. The initial leg of this historic matchup will take place on Tuesday night at GEODIS Park. Nashville SC has demonstrated impressive form in the early stages of 2026, which carried over into the Champions Cup, where they notably upset Lionel Messi's Inter Miami via away goals.
Club América, also known as Las Águilas, enters the tie with significant continental experience, having comfortably eliminated their previous opponent. This encounter is particularly historic as it represents Nashville SC's inaugural match against a Liga MX rival. Conversely, Club América has a strong record against MLS teams in past quarterfinals. Both clubs are preparing for high-stakes league fixtures following this continental clash.