Concacaf Champions Cup: Tigres – Cincinnati, Lafc

LAFC held off a fierce Columbus Crew comeback to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, progressing with a 4-2 aggregate win despite a 2-1 loss at Lower.com Field on Tuesday.

The Crew, trailing 3-0 from the first leg, nearly turned the tie around. Jacen Russell-Rowe struck early in the 10th minute, followed by a goal from former LAFC forward Diego Rossi just before halftime.

The hosts continued to press, but Hugo Lloris delivered two crucial saves, including a dramatic goal-line stop, to preserve LAFC’s advantage.

Denis Bouanga sealed the Black & Gold’s progression with a stoppage-time counterattack goal, ensuring LAFC move on to face either Inter Miami CF or Cavalier FC in the next round.

Tigers UANL 3, FC Cincinnati 1 (4-2 agg.)

FC Cincinnati took an early lead through Evander’s stunning 18th-minute strike, but Tigres UANL responded with three unanswered goals after halftime.

Ozziel Herrera equalized in the 64th minute, followed by quick-fire strikes from Juan Brunetta and Nicolás Ibañez to complete the Liga MX side’s comeback and eliminate Cincinnati.

Cruz Azul 4, Seattle Sounders 1 (4-1 agg.)

Seattle Sounders FC exited the tournament after a heavy 4-1 loss at Cruz Azul. A scoreless first leg left the tie open, but Charly Rodríguez and Ángel Sepúlveda put the hosts in control before Danny Musovski pulled one back for Seattle.

Any hopes of a comeback were dashed as Luka Romero and Jorge Sánchez added late goals for Cruz Azul, sealing Seattle’s elimination. Injuries to Jordan Morris and Paul Arriola further compounded a disappointing night for the Sounders.