Tigres UANL emerged victorious in a thrilling Leagues Cup encounter, defeating Inter Miami 2-1. The match, played at Houston, saw Tigres claim top spot in their group and secure a place in the knockout stages.
The decisive goal came in the 84th minute, courtesy of Mexican midfielder Juan Pablo Vigon, who slotted home a crucial strike to give Tigres the lead. This triumph marks a significant achievement for the eight-time Liga MX champions, who now stand poised to continue their journey in the tournament.
Inter Miami, despite the absence of their star player Lionel Messi due to a right ankle ligament injury, fought valiantly. The Argentine superstar, who suffered the injury during the Copa America final last month, remains sidelined and will not be available for Saturday’s Leagues Cup match.
Tigres opened the scoring in the 36th minute through Argentine striker Juan Brunetta. Miami equalized in the 74th minute through Ecuadoran forward Leo Campana’s goal, setting the stage for a tense finish. However, Vigon’s late intervention ultimately secured the victory for Tigres.
With the loss, Inter Miami will settle for second place in the group. Their next challenge could be a first-round knockout match against Pachuca, the reigning CONCACAF Champions Cup champions.
