Tigres UANL advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup after a dominant 4-1 victory over Forge FC of Canada on Wednesday night. The win secured a 4-1 aggregate victory for the Mexican side, following a scoreless draw in the first leg.
Rodrigo “Búfalo” Aguirre, making his debut for Tigres, scored twice, while Joaquim and Ángel Aguirre also found the back of the net for the home side. The performance marked a strong start for Aguirre in front of the home crowd at Estadio Universitario.
Despite some initial hesitant whistles from the crowd – reportedly due to his recent arrival – Aguirre quickly silenced any doubts with his two goals, igniting the support of the Tigres faithful.
Ángel Correa and Joaquim added to the tally, sealing the 4-1 result and ensuring Tigres’ progression in the tournament.
Tigres UANL demonstrated their home advantage and superior talent in the second leg against Forge FC, securing their place in the next round of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Having played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Tigres returned to Monterrey looking to finish the job. The first match was played in challenging conditions, with temperatures near -8 degrees Celsius and a scare for goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán who nearly suffered an injury.
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A loss or unfavorable result against Forge would have been a significant setback for the Mexican club. Tigres welcomed Rodrigo Aguirre, recently acquired from América, to the squad, while Nico Ibáñez departed for Cruz Azul.
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Schedule and where to watch Forge vs Tigres 2026
Match: Tigres vs Forge
Time: 9:00 PM
Stadium: Volcán. Universitario
Coverage: Follow the minute-by-minute action through aztecadeportes.com
Who will be the winner of Tigres vs Forge’s opponent in the 2026 Concachampions?
The winner of the Tigres or Forge series will face either FC Cincinnati or O&M FC of the Dominican Republic, who are competing in another tie.
