Tigres hosts Seattle Sounders in the first leg of the quarterfinals at Estadio Universitario ('El Volcán').
The first leg took place on April 8th, 2026.
Tigres has struggled recently in Liga MX, while Seattle has had a decent start to their MLS season, sitting fifth in the Western Conference.
Historical context: Tigres and Seattle have met in Concachampions (2013) and Leagues Cup (2021), with Seattle winning both encounters.
Expert opinion favors Tigres due to their strong home record, but Seattle is considered a tough opponent.
Tickets for the return leg in Seattle on April 15th, 2026, are available starting around $100 USD via StubHub.
Why this matters: This match is crucial for both teams' ambitions to win the Concacaf Champions Cup and secure a spot in the Club World Cup. For Tigres, it's a chance to avenge past losses to Seattle. For Seattle, it's an opportunity to continue their strong form and advance in the tournament.
Tigres UANL and Seattle Sounders have a history in Concacaf competitions. Seattle eliminated Tigres in the 2012-2013 Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals. They also clashed in the 2021 Leagues Cup, with Seattle again emerging victorious.
Teams:: Tigres UANL vs. Seattle Sounders
Competition:: Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals (First Leg)
Date:: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time:: 21:00 ET (USA), 19:00 MEX
Venue:: Estadio Universitario, Nuevo León, Mexico ('El Volcán')
Mexico:: FOX ONE, FOX +
USA:: TUDN, CONCACAF GO, VIX PREMIUM, FUBO, FOX SPORTS, UNIMÁS
Tigres:: Coach Guido Pizarro confirmed he would field his strongest lineup.
Seattle Sounders:: Coach Brian Schmetzer studied Tigres' previous series against Cincinnati and acknowledged the difficulty of playing at 'El Volcán'.
Tigres (4-2-3-1):: Nahuel Guzmán; Jesús Garza, Joaquim, José Purata, Vladimir Loroña; Rómulo, Fernando Gorriarán; Diego Lainez, Juan Brunetta, Ozziel Herrera; Ángel Correa.
Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1):: Stefan Frei; Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Alexander Roldán, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou; Snyder Brunell, Cristian Roldán; Jesús Ferreira, Albert Rusnak, Paul Arriola; Osaze de Rosario.
Tigres is favored to win the first leg at home, but Seattle is a dangerous opponent. A narrow victory for Tigres is expected: Tigres 2-1 Seattle Sounders.
Tickets for the second leg in Seattle on April 15th are available via StubHub, with prices starting around $100 USD.
Q: When and where is the first leg of the Tigres vs. Seattle Sounders match?
The match is on April 8, 2026, at Estadio Universitario in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Q: How can I watch the game?
In the US, you can watch on TUDN, CONCACAF GO, VIX PREMIUM, FUBO, FOX SPORTS, and UNIMÁS. In Mexico, it's on FOX ONE and FOX +.
Q: What are the predicted lineups for both teams?
See the "In-Depth Analysis" section for the predicted lineups.
Tigres and Seattle Sounders have a competitive history, with Seattle having the upper hand in past encounters.
Tigres is favored in the first leg due to their home advantage.
The return leg in Seattle will be crucial for determining the series winner.
Tickets for the return leg are available on StubHub.
Keep an eye on key players like Nahuel Guzmán for Tigres and Stefan Frei for Seattle.
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