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LAFC vs Tigres: Leagues Cup 2025 Showdown | Fieldtalk Preview & Prediction
- FieldTalk
- Aug 5, 2025
- 3 min read
Tonight’s the night LAFC fans have been circling — the LAFC vs Tigres Leagues Cup 2025 matchup is more than just a Phase One finale. This one's personal. This one's historic. And this one could be LAFC’s last shot at keeping their tournament hopes alive.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT at BMO Stadium, with the game airing live on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV) and broadcast across Mexico on Azteca. Expect fireworks.
What’s On the Line between LAFC vs Tigres Leagues Cup 2025
Tigres come in red-hot: 6 points, 2 wins, and a squad oozing confidence. They’ve already taken down San Diego FC and thrashed Houston Dynamo. One more win, and they top the group with 9 points.
LAFC? It’s been a bumpy ride. They dropped points to Mazatlán in penalties and fought back for a dramatic shootout win vs. Pachuca, but sit at just 3 points. Simply put: this is do-or-die. A loss ends their run. A draw? That might not be enough either — not with tiebreakers looming like hungry wolves.
There’s History Here
Let’s not forget: Tigres denied LAFC their first continental crown in the 2020 Concacaf Champions League final, then again in the 2023 Campeones Cup — both times with veteran keeper Nahuel Guzmán playing villain. The memory still stings.
But LAFC did strike back this year, edging Club América in the FIFA Club World Cup play-in match. Bouanga bagged the late winner. Revenge? Maybe. But beating Tigres tonight would hit different.
Who’s Gonna Show Up?
🟡 LAFC
This is Denis Bouanga’s moment. He’s already the all-time Leagues Cup top scorer and proved he lives for the big stage. But his team needs to be sharper — the finishing has been flat-out frustrating. Keep an eye on Mark Delgado and Timothy Tillman in the midfield battle. And if this one goes to penalties, Thomas Hasal, the man who denied two from the spot last game, might be the ace up Cherundolo’s sleeve.
🟡 Tigres
This team is stacked. Ángel Correa is cooking with 3 goals already. Gignac is still deadly, and Juan Brunetta is pulling strings with 6 shot assists. And then there’s Guzmán, the 39-year-old shot-stopper who loves the spotlight — and the mind games.
Tactics & Trends
Cherundolo’s LAFC have shown heart, especially going a man down early against Pachuca and still clawing out a result. Expect a high press, speed on the flanks, and Bouanga trying to break the game open early.
Siboldi’s Tigres? They don’t just play — they dictate. Their 4-2-3-1 is built to control, capitalize, and crush mistakes. But don’t ignore the fatigue factor: this team’s played 43 matches since March. That’s a lot of miles, and if LAFC can raise the tempo, they might just crack open the cracks.
The Vibes
The BMO crowd is going to be electric. Tigres fans always travel loud. LAFC’s 3252 will be ready. Social buzz has Tigres pegged as favorites — but don’t sleep on LAFC at home.
The edge? Probably Tigres — they’ve got the finishing and the depth. But LAFC has grit, energy, and a score to settle. It smells like a one-goal game. Maybe even another shootout. If so, Guzmán vs. Hasal becomes the headline.
Fieldtalk Prediction
⚽ LAFC 1 - 1 Tigres UANL (Tigres win on penalties)
This one feels destined for drama. Bouanga grabs an early goal, but Tigres hit back with a Gignac equalizer. Both teams lock in defensively from there. If it goes to penalties — and it might — Guzmán’s shootout magic could tilt the scales once again.
Where to Watch
📺 Apple TV – MLS Season Pass📺 Azteca (Mexico)📻 710 AM ESPN, ESPN LA App, 980 AM La Mera Mera📍 BMO Stadium, Los Angeles🕢 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT
🔥 NEWS & NOTES
LAFC’s last 3 games vs. Liga MX opponents have all gone to penalties.
Tigres haven’t trailed once this tournament.
Bouanga has scored or assisted in every LAFC goal this Leagues Cup.
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