Tigres falls to Los Angeles FC, complicating their Leagues Cup run.

▲ At Snapdragon Stadium in California, Mazatlán FC fell 2-0 to San Diego FC and was practically eliminated. Photo: San Diego FC

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, p. a35

Tigres had the match under control, but their errors and LAFC's decisiveness resulted in their first defeat in the Leagues Cup, falling 2-1 at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. The Tigres now need a combination of results to advance to the next round of the tournament being played in the United States.

Despite the dominance the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) team had in the first half, goals from Venezuelan David Martínez (38 from a penalty kick and 64 from a penalty kick) turned the game around for the Angelenos. Martínez took advantage of his skill and ability in the long spaces and made no mistake when finishing his plays against Argentine goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán.

Although Edgar Lopez's goal brought the Monterrey team closer (47), LAFC closed ranks to secure the victory and place themselves in playoff qualification positions.

Meanwhile, at Snap-Dragon Stadium in California, Mazatlán FC fell 2-0 to San Diego FC and was practically eliminated after three matches of the tournament.

Finland's Onni Valakari scored a brace and became the star of the match (66 and 74). Due to the desperation and superiority of their opponent, the Sinaloans suffered the expulsion of Colombian Nicolás Benedetti.