LA Galaxy Prepares for Tough Clash With Tigres UANL in Concacaf Champions Cup
LA Galaxy will rely on their away-goal advantage as they face Tigres UANL at Estadio Universitario on April 8, 2025, in a crucial Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match amid a challenging MLS season.
Published on April 8, 2025
The LA Galaxy is set to take on Tigres UANL for the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal on April 8, 2025, at Estadio Universitario (known as 'El Volcán'). After a goalless draw in the first leg that gave Galaxy a slight edge with an away goal, the team — despite a challenging MLS season marked by five losses and two draws — is determined to turn things around. Forward Christian Ramírez emphasized the need to control the game and respect Tigres, while coach Greg Vanney pointed to the importance of strategic intelligence to advance further in the tournament. The Galaxy will play without injured players Maya Yoshida and Marco Reus, while Lucas Sanabria returns following recovery from a clavicle fracture.
Supplemental reports highlight that Tigres UANL have been struggling with a lengthy goal drought and will be eager to overcome these issues on home turf. With Tigres also preparing for their upcoming Clásico Regio against Monterrey, the match is set to be a tightly contested battle. Both sides are looking to exploit key tactical advantages—the Galaxy’s away goal and Tigres’ home strength—as they aim to secure a win in this crucial encounter.