CONCACAF Champions Cup — Quarterfinals (Second Leg)
Seattle Sounders FC vs. Tigres UANL
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM PT
Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington
Seattle hosts the second leg after Tigres won the first leg 2–0 in Mexico.
Venue — Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington
Capacity: ~68,000
Surface: FieldTurf
Atmosphere: One of the loudest and most intimidating venues in North America; historically decisive in Seattle’s continental comebacks.
Match Context:
Seattle must win 2–0 to force extra time or by 3+ goals to advance outright.
Weather Outlook (Seattle, mid‑April — inference)
No weather data was provided in the sources. Based on typical April conditions in Seattle:
Temperature: 50–56°F
Conditions: Cool, overcast, possible light rain
Impact:
Favors Seattle’s high‑energy pressing and physical duels
Wet turf increases ball speed and transition volatility
(Weather section is inference only.)
First Leg Recap — Tigres 2, Seattle 0
April 8, 2026 — Estadio Universitario
Goals:
Ozziel Herrera (51’)
Jackson Ragen own goal (76’)
Key Notes:
Stefan Frei made three first‑half saves to keep Seattle alive.
Tigres dominated second‑half transitions and set pieces.
Seattle generated only one first‑half shot.
Aggregate Situation:
Tigres lead 2–0.
Away goals are the first tiebreaker.
A 2–0 Seattle win forces extra time.
Team Records & Recent Form
Tigres UANL (Liga MX)
Enter second leg with a 2–0 advantage.
Historically strong at Estadio Universitario and dangerous in knockout play.
Recently inconsistent domestically but dominant in continental matches.
Eliminated FC Cincinnati in dramatic fashion in Round of 16.
Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)
Only MLS club to win the modern Champions Cup (2022).
Entered quarterfinals after a 5–1 aggregate win over Vancouver.
Riding a strong defensive run: five clean sheets in first six continental matches.
Injury Report
No injury information was provided in the sources.
(This section cannot be filled with factual detail due to lack of available data.)
Key Player Matchups
1. Ozziel Herrera (Tigres) vs. Seattle’s Back Line
Scored the opener in the first leg and hit the post late.
Seattle must track his diagonal runs and aerial threat.
2. Juan Brunetta (Tigres) vs. Seattle’s Midfield Shield
Delivered multiple dangerous crosses and corner deliveries.
His service created the own goal in Leg 1.
3. Jordan Morris / Jesús Ferreira vs. Tigres’ High Line
Seattle created their best chance from a transition misplay by Tigres.
Must be more clinical in Leg 2.
4. Stefan Frei vs. Tigres’ Set Pieces
Frei kept Seattle alive with three first‑half saves.
Tigres generated repeated danger from corners and crosses.
Series History
Tigres and Seattle have met multiple times in continental play.
Seattle famously eliminated Tigres in 2013 after overturning a first‑leg deficit.
Seattle also beat Tigres 3–0 in the 2021 Leagues Cup quarterfinals.
Betting Trends (Sourced + Inference)
Tigres Trends
Strong continental pedigree
Dangerous on set pieces and crosses
Scored twice in Leg 1 and hit the post late
Seattle Trends
Excellent defensive form entering the quarterfinals
Historically strong at home in continental play
Must chase goals, increasing match volatility
MATCH ODDS
Tigres UANL – 400
Seattle Sounders FC + 850
Draw + 575
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026
