LAFC and Tigres UANL are set to face off for regional supremacy in the Campeones Cup this Wednesday. This event marks the fifth edition of the competition, which pits the current MLS Cup champions against Liga MX's Campeon de Campeones victors. LAFC is eager to continue MLS's impressive track record in this matchup, as MLS teams have emerged victorious in every edition of the Campeones Cup except for the inaugural one in 2018 when Tigres defeated Toronto FC. Here's a quick rundown of what you should be aware of before tuning in to the event.
You can watch the match on Wednesday, September 27th, at 11 p.m. Eastern Time at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. It will be available for live streaming on MLS Season Pass through Apple TV+.
LAFC, the reigning MLS Cup champions, are entering the Campeones Cup with a somewhat inconsistent run of form, recording just one win in their last five matches. Despite this, they currently hold the second position in the Western Conference and are poised for the postseason. Denis Bouanga, their top goal-scorer with 14 goals this season, and Carlos Vela, the leading assist provider with seven assists, are expected to play pivotal roles for LAFC in this matchup. They aim to use the Campeones Cup as an opportunity to regain momentum and potentially secure more silverware before the playoffs.
On the other hand, Tigres is enjoying a strong start in the new Liga MX season, sitting in third place after nine games. They have won three of their last five matches, and their striker Andre Pierre-Gignac is making a name for himself in the race for the Golden Boot, having scored five