LA Galaxy vs Tigres

The LA Galaxy will welcome Mexican side Tigres UANL in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup 2025 quarter-final showdown. The Galaxy fought their way into the last eight with a resilient comeback in the round of 16, while Tigres secured their spot by overcoming FC Cincinnati.

Playing at home, the Galaxy hold a slight edge in this matchup. Despite losing the first leg in the previous round, they turned things around with a dominant second-leg performance, showcasing both strong attacking play and solid defense—conceding just one goal across both matches.

Meanwhile, Tigres UANL may struggle with confidence as they face the challenge of an away game. While both teams boast dangerous attacking threats, tightening up defensively will be crucial to securing an advantage ahead of the second leg.

For the Galaxy, Gabriel Pec—who found the net in their round of 16 victory—could be a key difference-maker. The 24-year-old winger has the ability to trouble Tigres’ backline and may prove decisive in this encounter.

On the other side, Nicolás Ibáñez has been in fine form, scoring twice in his last two Champions Cup appearances. The Tigres striker will be central to their attacking efforts, and if his team is to gain an upper hand, he’ll need to exploit any gaps in the Galaxy’s defense alongside his teammates.

The Los Angeles Galaxy squad has already begun its title campaign, but it is too early to discuss statistics. So, let's look at the outcomes of the previous ten official matches (including those from this season).

During this span, the squad had three wins, two draws, and five loses. They managed to excite the crowd by scoring 12 goals, averaging 1.2 per game. It's worth mentioning that at home, the squad averages 1.33 goals per game. The average number of goals conceded throughout the same period is 1.5.

The opening leg of the 2024-25 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals will see LA Galaxy take on Tigres on Tuesday, April 1, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. This exciting showdown features two teams from different leagues and contrasting recent form, as they compete for a place in the semifinals of North America’s top club competition.

LA Galaxy advanced to the quarterfinals after a hard-fought 4-2 aggregate victory over Herediano. However, their tournament success hasn’t translated to domestic results—they remain winless in their first five MLS matches, with just two draws and three losses. Scoring only four goals while conceding ten, their shaky form raises questions as they face a Tigres side in much stronger shape.

Meanwhile, Tigres are thriving in Liga MX’s Clausura 2025, sitting third in the table with 25 points from 12 games (8 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses). Their attack has been sharp, netting 20 goals, while their defense has been solid, allowing just nine. Under new manager Guido Pizarro, who recently stepped up from player to coach, the team has shown renewed energy and tactical discipline, staying unbeaten since his arrival.