At Estadio Universitario, a gripping game took place. The LA Galaxy aimed to advance in the Concacaf Champions Cup. They lost to Tigres UANL from LIGA MX in a 3-2 defeat. This result made the overall score 3-2 for Tigres.
The match happened on Tuesday night. Both teams showed strong will. The Galaxy fought hard even when their Mexican foes started fast.
In the game, Tigres scored two goals in the first ten minutes. Nicolás Ibáñez opened the score at 9 minutes. Soon after, Uriel Antuna added another goal. These goals put the Galaxy in a hard spot.
Before the first half ended, the Galaxy found a spark. Joseph Paintsil took advantage of a mistake by Tigres’ goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán. His goal came just before halftime and lifted the team’s hope. In the second half, the Galaxy pressed on.
In the 57th minute, Rômulo Zwarg put Tigres ahead with a goal. This made the score 3-1. A few minutes later, Emiro Garcés scored for the Galaxy to bring the score to 3-2. Hopes of a comeback rose. But the away goals rule meant that one more goal was needed. The Galaxy fought hard but could not change the score.
The Galaxy showed true grit that night. They rose from a difficult start. Joseph Paintsil played well in his first full match this season. He brought the energy that the team needed.
This loss ends the Galaxy’s run in this year’s Concacaf Champions Cup. The team still stands tall as it gets ready for the 2025 MLS season and league play. The lessons from this game will help as they aim for success at home.
Tigres now wait for a game with Monterrey. The Galaxy, in turn, gear up for a big match against Houston Dynamo FC. Both teams take time to regroup. Fans and players recall a tournament filled with ups and downs, and they all hope for better results in future matches.