Match report
Seattle Sounders Defeat Tigres UANL 3-1 in CONCACAF Champions League
Seattle Sounders
3–1
FT
Tigres UANL
Apr 16, 2026
Seattle Sounders secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Tigres UANL in their CONCACAF Champions League clash, with A. Rusnák and D. Musovski scoring key goals. The match saw early dominance from the Sounders, who capitalized on their opportunities to maintain their lead despite a brief comeback attempt from Tigres UANL.
Key Facts
- • Seattle Sounders defeated Tigres UANL 3-1
- • A. Rusnák scored twice (11', 82')
- • D. Musovski netted at 48'
- • Joaquim scored the only goal for Tigres UANL at 31'
Lineups
Seattle Sounders
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 Stefan Frei (G)
- 85 Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (D)
- 16 Alex Roldán (D)
- 25 Jackson Ragen (D)
- 5 Nouhou Tolo (D)
- 37 Snyder Brunell (M)
- 7 Cristian Roldán (M)
- 9 Jesús Ferreira (M)
- 11 Albert Rusnak (M)
- 14 Paul Rothrock (M)
- 13 Jordan Morris (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Daniel Musovski
- 17 Paul Arriola
- 31 Hassani Dotson
- 50 Max Anchor
- 26 Andrew Thomas
- 35 Antino Lopez
- 33 Cody Baker
- 90 Sebastian Gomez
- 36 Yu Tsukanome
- 45 Peter Kingston
- 95 Osaze De Rosario
Tigres UANL
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Nahuel Guzman (G)
- 14 Jesus Garza (D)
- 28 Joaquim (D)
- 23 Rômulo Zwarg (D)
- 27 Jesús Angulo (D)
- 5 César Araújo (M)
- 11 Juan Brunetta (M)
- 16 Diego Lainez (M)
- 7 Angel Correa (M)
- 77 Ozziel Herrera (M)
- 17 Rodrigo Aguirre (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Juan José Purata
- 6 Juan Pablo Vigon
- 30 Diego Sánchez
- 13 Antonio Carrera
- 25 Carlos Rodríguez
- 35 Osvaldo Rodriguez
- 2 Francisco Reyes
- 33 Rafael Guerrero
- 99 Isac Galván
- 22 Henrique Simeone Koifman
- 10 André-Pierre Gignac
- 19 Ivan López
Timeline
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11' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalA. Rusnák · Assist: C. Roldan
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14' Seattle Sounders Var · Goal confirmedA. Rusnák
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27' Tigres UANL Card · Yellow CardD. Lainez
Time wasting
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31' Tigres UANL Goal · Normal GoalJoaquim · Assist: J. Brunetta
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46' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Lainez · On: J. Purata
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48' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalD. Musovski · Assist: J. Morris
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71' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Kossa-Rienzi · On: P. Arriola
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76' Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardD. Musovski
Foul
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82' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalA. Rusnák · Assist: C. Roldan
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83' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 3Off: Nouhou Tolo · On: H. Dotson
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83' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Angulo · On: J. Vigón
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85' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Aguirre · On: D. A. Sanchez Guevara
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87' Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardP. Rothrock
Foul
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90'+3 Tigres UANL Card · Yellow CardJesus Garza
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Seattle Sounders | Tigres UANL |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 65% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 537 | 242 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 455 | 158 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 7 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Seattle Sounders took an early lead with A. Rusnák's goal in the 11th minute, which was confirmed after a VAR review.
- ▸ Tigres UANL briefly leveled the score through Joaquim's goal in the 31st minute, but D. Musovski restored Seattle's lead shortly after at 48'.
- ▸ A. Rusnák's second goal in the 82nd minute sealed the victory for Seattle Sounders.