MATCHDAY GUIDE | FC Cincinnati vs Tigres UANL – Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16
Monday, Mar 3, 2025, 08:25 AM
FC Cincinnati vs Tigres UANL
Tuesday, March 4 – 6:30 p.m. ET
2025 Concacaf Champions Cup – Round of 16, First Leg
FC Cincinnati host Mexican club Tigres UANL Tuesday night in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. For tickets to Tuesday’s match, visit FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or call 513-977-KICK to learn more.
Take a look at what to know ahead of Tuesday’s night’s match at TQL Stadium.
GATES OPEN
With kickoff set for 6:30 p.m., gates to TQL Stadium open at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION & ROAD CLOSURES
With preparations underway for construction for the highly-anticipated mixed-use district north of TQL Stadium, fans should be aware of road closures for both vehicular and pedestrian access. With Wade Street being closed, fans accessing the Workhorse Gate will be directed down Liberty Street to Central Ave.
For an A-to-Z stadium guide, parking information, a stadium map, road closures, bag policy, concessions information and more, visit FCCincinnati.com/Matchday.
Visit here for an interactive map of TQL Stadium.
FC CINCINNATI PRE-MATCH AT THE PARK
Join FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park at Washington Park. Fans of all ages can head over to Washington Park from 3 – 5:30 p.m. The pre-match party gets started with plenty of free, family-friendly fan experiences as well as food trucks, drinks and activities.
INSIDE & OUTSIDE TQL STADIUM
Outside TQL Stadium, the Carl and Martha Lindner Plaza provides continued entertainment leading up to kickoff.
Around 5:40 p.m., fans can join the high-energy march into the stadium as it arrives at the East Plaza steps with smoke, drums and chants.
Inside TQL Stadium, will want to be in their seats early for special pre-match presentations throughout the stadium and on the field prior to kickoff.
The Bailey is general admission, safe standing only. Singing, drums, flags, and smoke are expected during the match. No opposing team fans or colors allowed.
Read below for more information regarding parking options, the stadium’s updated clear bag policy, NFC Ticketing and Wi-Fi:
Parking Options – Plan ahead for matchday with our Parking Information.
Bag Policy – TQL Stadium has updated its Clear Bag Policy. Learn more about our TQL Stadium Bag Policy.
NFC Ticketing – In addition to mobile ticketing, FC Cincinnati and SeatGeek utilize NFC Ticketing (Near Field Communication) at all stadium gates and entrances. Fans can add their ticket to Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch and simply tap their device at the reader at the gate to enter the stadium. Learn more with our Mobile Ticketing Information.
In-Stadium Wi-Fi – Fans will be able to connect to the free in-stadium Wi-Fi courtesy the club’s official IT partner and service provider, Atomic Data.
FC CINCINNATI MERCHANDISE
Fans can visit the TQL Stadium Team Store when gates open at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The FC Cincinnati Team Store at 1433 Vine Street in Over The Rhine will also operate on normal hours Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fans can purchase all their favorite FC Cincinnati merchandise including the new Orange and Blue Legacy Kit at either team store or at various other FCC Merchandise stands.
Fans can also purchase merchandise items online at FCCGo.com and can pick up in-store.
TQL STADIUM FOOD, BEVERAGES AND MORE
For a full list of concessions on matchdays at TQL Stadium, visit FCCincinnati.com/Matchday/Concessions-Guide.
New in 2025 include the Olimpico Burger, Loaded Hot Mett, Cauliflower Tikka Masala and Gary’s Chicken Sandwich among a dozen other dishes.
The complete list of new stadium food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season, and new merchandise options for the club’s 10th anniversary, can be found HERE.
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FC Cincinnati vs. Tigres UANL: How to watch, stream Concacaf Champions Cup Leg 1
Monday, Mar 3, 2025, 10:05 PM
FC Cincinnati resume their 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup campaign Tuesday evening when they host LIGA MX powerhouse Tigres UANL for Leg 1 of a Round of 16 series.
Leg 2 will be played at Estadio Universitario on March 11, determining who reaches the CCC quarterfinals in early April. The aggregate winner will face either reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy or Costa Rican side Herediano.
Seven MLS clubs remain in the prestigious continental tournament that grants a spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The single-match final will be held on June 1.
Cincy got their CCC campaign off to a roaring start in Round One. Club-record signing Kévin Denkey (2g) and star midfield addition Evander (1g/1a) each played a key role, as FCC cruised past Honduran powerhouse Motagua 5-2 on aggregate.
Alongside Cincy’s two stars, midfielder Pavel Bucha also has enjoyed a strong start to the season, netting a brace during Leg 1 of their Round One series.
Although they suffered a weekend setback during MLS Matchday 2, falling 4-1 to the Philadelphia Union, the Orange & Blue will look for a statement result against one of LIGA MX’s premier clubs.
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Tigres’ CCC campaign got off to a rocky start, as the eight-time LIGA MX champions fell to Nicaragua’s Real Estelí, 1-0, in the opening leg of their Round One tie.
But the Mexican side responded with a resounding 3-0 win in Leg 2 to earn progression into the Round of 16, as Ozziel Herrera, Diego Lainez and Juan Pablo Vigón each found the back of the net.
Los Tigres currently sit third in the LIGA MX Clausura table, but have had a difficult run of form recently. They’ve dropped two of their last three league contests and will attempt to right the ship against Pat Noonan’s side.
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Cincinnati, Pumas, LAFC host opening encounters in CCC Round of 16
MIAMI – The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup continues on Tuesday with three first leg matches to kick off the Round of 16.
FC Cincinnati opens the evening facing Tigres UANL in Cincinnati, USA. Pumas UNAM will then host LD Alajuelense in Mexico City. The night concludes with Los Angeles FC welcoming the Columbus Crew in Los Angeles, USA.
FC Cincinnati vs. Tigres UANL
FC Cincinnati and Tigres UANL are set to open the Round of 16 with their first leg encounter at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The match will present the first-ever meeting between the sides in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
FC Cincinnati will make a second consecutive appearance in the Round of 16 after winning 5-2 on aggregate against F.C. Motagua in Round One. Forward Kévin Kenkey, who scored in both legs against Motagua, and midfielder Pavel Bucha, who bagged a brace in the first leg, were amongst Cincinnati’s top performers in the series.
Tigres will feature in the Round of 16 for a seventh time with the team currently boasting a perfect record in the round with 100 percent efficiency. The 2020 CCC winners secured their place in the Round of 16 after advancing past Real Estelí in Round One 3-1 on aggregate. Diego Lainez, who scored in the second leg, and Juan Brunetta, who provided an assist and completed 95 percent of his passes against the Nicaraguan side, will be amongst the players to watch.
A Bit of History FC Cincinnati vs. Tigres UANL
Tigres UANL will face an MLS opponent for the eighth time, having advanced in five previous encounters while being eliminated twice. Their first elimination came in the 2012/13 quarterfinals against Seattle Sounders, with a 4-2 aggregate score. The second exit occurred in the 2024 quarterfinals at the hands of Columbus Crew, where both matches ended in 1-1 draws before Crew won on penalties (4-3).
For FC Cincinnati, this will be their first-ever matchup against a Liga MX club.
Pumas UNAM vs. LD Alajuelense
Pumas UNAM will host LD Alajuelense at Estadio Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico for what will be the first-ever meeting in their history.
Pumas advanced to the Round of 16 after successfully making a comeback to defeat Cavalry FC 3-2 on aggregate. Guillermo Martínez was the hero for the Mexican side in Round One, coming off the bench to score a key brace in the second leg. The three-time Champions Cup winners will seek to continue its their strong record against Central American opposition, with 10 wins, four draws, and four losses since the 2008/09 campaign.
LD Alajuelense will begin its 2025 CCC campaign after qualifying directly to the Round of 16 as 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup champions. The two-time Champions Cup winners will be making the club’s 28th overall appearance in the competition and third consecutive participation. Diego Campos, who was finished as top scorer in the 2024 Central American Cup with six goals, and captain Celso Borges could be key players for Alajuelense.
A Bit of History Pumas UNAM vs. LD Alajuelense
Costa Rican and Mexican teams have clashed 37 times in two-legged series in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Liga MX sides have advanced in 27 of those encounters, while Costa Rican clubs have won 10.
For LD Alajuelense, this marks their 10th two-legged battle against a Mexican opponent in the tournament’s history. They have only managed to advance on three occasions. The first came in 1995 when they faced Tecos UAG (MEX) in the third round of the North & Central American zone, winning with a 4-3 aggregate score.
Historic Victory Against Club América
In the 2002 Round of 16 against CF América (MEX), LD Alajuelense secured a 1-0 home victory on February 13, with a goal from Luis Marín. In the second leg on March 6, they stunned América at the Estadio Azteca with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Wilmer López and Rolando Fonseca.
Their third historic advancement came in the 2002/04 semifinals against CF Monterrey (MEX), winning 1-0 in the first leg and drawing 1-1 in the second leg to seal their spot in the final.
Los Angeles FC vs. Columbus Crew
Los Angeles FC will host Columbus Crew at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
This will be the first match between the U.S. sides in Concacaf Champions Cup history. The teams have previously faced each other six times in Major League Soccer, with the series evenly matched with three wins apiece.
LAFC reached the Round of 16 after sealing a comeback in the second leg against the Colorado Rapids. Mark Delgado scored in the second leg to give LAFC a 1-nil win, which ended a three-match losing run in the competition for the California club. Denis Bouanga provided the assist for the goal and has now been directly involved in 11 of LAFC’s last 17 goals in the tournament. The two-time CCC runners-up will be making a third Round of 16 appearance, having always advanced past this stage.
Columbus Crew will be making its debut this campaign after qualifying directly to the Round of 16 as the 2024 Leagues Cup champion. This will mark the sixth Champions Cup appearance for the 2024 runners up. The Ohio side will aim to extend its current positive run, having lost just one of its last seven CCC matches. Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, who recorded the most saves in the 2024 edition with 36, and attacker Diego Rossi, who led the Crew in goals in the 2024 CCC with six, will be amongst the players to watch.
A Bit of History Los Angeles FC vs. Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew will take on an MLS club for the third time in the tournament’s history. In their two previous series, they were eliminated once, falling to Real Salt Lake in the 2010/11 quarterfinals (0-0 and 1-4). However, they secured passage to the quarterfinals in 2024 after defeating Houston Dynamo 2-1 on aggregate.
Columbus Crew’s record vs. MLS clubs in the tournament: GP-4 W-1 D-2 L-1 GF-3 GA-5.
LAFC will also face another MLS club for the third time in Champions Cup history, having advanced on both prior occasions. In the 2023 semifinals, they defeated Philadelphia Union with a 4-1 aggregate score. Their second MLS showdown came in the First Round of this year’s tournament, where they eliminated Colorado Rapids on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
LAFC’s record vs. MLS clubs in the tournament: GP-4 W-2 D-1 L-1 GF-6 GA-3.
