Tigres thrash Seattle in Champions Cup quarter-final first-leg win

Liga MX side Tigres take commanding lead over MLS club Seattle Sounders in Concacaf Champions Cup tie

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:06am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between two teams, with overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the action and intensity of the game.Tigres' dominant first-leg performance against Seattle Sounders sets up a tense second-leg clash in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-finals.Seattle Today

Tigres defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final matchup. Jonathan Herrera opened the scoring in the 51st minute with a clever backheel pass from Fernando Gorriarán, and a late own goal from Seattle's Jackson Ragen sealed the result for the Mexican club.

Why it matters

This result gives Tigres a significant advantage heading into the second leg at Seattle's Lumin Field next week. The Concacaf Champions Cup is a prestigious regional tournament featuring the top clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and a win would be a major accomplishment for whichever team advances.

The details

Tigres dominated possession and chances throughout the match, outshooting Seattle 16-8. They were unlucky not to take the lead in the 3rd minute of stoppage time in the first half when Ángel Correa missed a penalty kick. But Tigres would break through in the 51st minute when Herrera scored off a clever pass from Gorriarán. The result was sealed in the 75th minute when Joaquim's header deflected off Ragen and into the net.

  • The match was played on April 9, 2026.
  • The second leg will be played on April 16, 2026 at Lumin Field in Seattle.

The players

Tigres

A professional football club based in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico that plays in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football.

Seattle Sounders

A professional football club based in Seattle, Washington that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top division of American soccer.

Jonathan Herrera

A midfielder for Tigres who scored the opening goal in the match.

Fernando Gorriarán

A midfielder for Tigres who provided the assist on the opening goal.

Joaquim

A substitute for Tigres who scored the second goal, which was credited as an own goal by Seattle's Jackson Ragen.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough match against a very good Seattle team, but the boys really stepped up and showed their quality tonight. We're not done yet, but this is a great result to take back home.”

— Ricardo Ferretti, Tigres Manager

What’s next

The second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final between Tigres and Seattle Sounders will be played on April 16, 2026 at Lumin Field in Seattle. Tigres will look to defend their 2-0 lead from the first leg and advance to the semi-finals, while Seattle will need to overcome the deficit at home to keep their tournament hopes alive.

The takeaway

Tigres' dominant performance in the first leg has put them in a strong position to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals. However, the second leg in Seattle will be a crucial test, as the Sounders will be desperate to overturn the deficit in front of their home fans. The result of this tie could have significant implications for the future of both clubs in the prestigious regional tournament.