Tigres UANL vs. LAFC: Clash of Ambitions in the 2025 Leagues Cup
If you're a fan of either Tigres UANL or LAFC, clear your schedule for Tuesday night. The two sides are set to collide on August 5, and this Phase One match of the Leagues Cup packs some serious tension. Kickoff's at 10:30 PM ET—prime time for the West Coast at 7:30 PM PT—inside a buzzing BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
This isn’t just another group-stage affair. The stakes are sky-high: Only four teams from each league—the MLS and Liga MX—can squeeze past this first gauntlet and into the quarterfinals. Both LAFC and Tigres know what's at risk, and only a convincing display will keep their dreams alive.
How to Watch, What to Expect, and Who To Watch
Tracking down the live broadcast? You’re sorted if you’ve got Apple TV+, with every second streaming through the MLS Season Pass. For those in Los Angeles hoping to catch the Spanish-language commentary vibe, tune in to 710 AM ESPN, the ESPN LA app, or KFWB 980 AM La Mera Mera. It’s about as fan-friendly as it gets on the media front.
The tournament itself is no joke—a rare blend of pressure and spectacle. With 18 MLS and 18 Liga MX teams in the 2025 Leagues Cup mix, every Phase One match feels like a mini-final. Games wrap up fast, too: Any tie after 90 minutes skips extra time and goes directly to a penalty shootout. By August 7, the group drama’s done, and the best four from each league hit the knockout rounds (starting August 19). The ultimate goal? Book a spot at the Leagues Cup final on August 31—and do enough along the way to clinch early Concacaf Champions Cup qualification.
Tigres UANL arrive with serious swagger. They’re perfect so far, grabbing six points from two matches. Ángel Correa is shaping the narrative—he’s already netted four goals, including that memorable brace against San Diego FC. That’s not all. The Tigres midfield is clicking with Fernando Gorriarán and Juan Brunetta running the show, and if trouble brews late, there’s always André-Pierre Gignac fresh off the bench—a menace in any scenario.
Don’t count LAFC out, though. They’re thriving at BMO Stadium lately, and that home atmosphere could easily tip the balance. But to make the quarterfinals, they’ll need to blunt Tigres’ attacking power and convert their own chances—which hasn’t always been a given this tournament.
- Key Tigres Player to Watch: Ángel Correa – tournament top scorer and go-to threat
- Key LAFC Player: The front three have rotated, but homegrown forward Nathan Ordaz could play a part off the bench
Pressure doesn’t just hover over the points table. The top three finishers from this Leagues Cup punch their tickets to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. That’s a whole different level of spotlight, and neither side wants to miss the ride.
Getting to the match? BMO Stadium opens its gates by 6 PM PT, hours before LA’s nightlife switches on. LAFC also opens its HQ through the afternoon and early evening, offering fans a spot to gather, soak up some hype, and score exclusive team gear.
This is the kind of contest where single moments decide fates—one mistake, one flash of genius. Whether you’re streaming from the couch or shouting from the stands, Tigres UANL versus LAFC isn’t just about bragging rights. It’s about survival, ambition, and the wild chase for continental glory.
