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Tigres UANL Faces Uphill Battle in Quarterfinals
30 Nov
Summary
- Tigres UANL must overcome a 3-0 deficit against Club Tijuana tonight.
- The match kicks off at 10:10 p.m. ET in the United States.
- Club Tijuana secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the first leg.
Tigres UANL faces a daunting challenge as they host Club Tijuana in the second leg of their 2025 Apertura quarterfinal clash. Currently trailing by a substantial 3-0 aggregate score from the first leg, Tigres must mount a significant comeback at Estadio Universitario to keep their championship hopes alive. The match is set to commence at 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time in the United States.
Tijuana delivered a surprising and dominant performance in the initial encounter, securing their commanding lead through goals from Kevin Castañeda, Mourad Daoudi, and Gilberto Mora. This outcome contrasts sharply with Tigres' strong regular season, where they suffered only one loss. Now, Tigres need a minimum three-goal victory to level the series and advance as the higher seed.
The stakes are incredibly high for Tigres, who are expected to push for an aggressive start, leveraging their home advantage with wide play and high pressing. Conversely, Tijuana aims to manage the game's tempo, utilize counterattacks effectively, and withstand Tigres' pressure to secure their spot in the semifinals.
