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Tigres win penalty shootout to stay alive in Leagues Cup
Tigres UANL drew 0‑0 with Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in Saint Paul before prevailing 4‑2 in the penalty shootout, securing an extra point in the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage. Goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán was decisive, making a crucial save in regular time and stopping two spot‑kicks in the shootout.
Midfielder Juan Brunetta called the encounter a "final" for the Mexican side, emphasizing its importance for their qualification hopes. The club also confirmed a new contract for striker André‑Pierre Gignac and noted the recent resignation of head coach Guido Pizarro.
The match featured a penalty awarded to Minnesota after Jesús Garza fouled Anthony Markanich in the box, which was missed by the home side. Tigres remain in contention to advance to the next round of the tournament.
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Juan Brunetta · Leagues Cup · Minnesota United FC · Nahuel Guzmán · Tigres UANL
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juan Brunetta described the match as a final for Tigres. www.foxsports.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tigres renewed André‑Pierre Gignac's contract and saw head coach Guido Pizarro resign earlier in the summer. www.foxsports.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match was Tigres' second group‑stage game in the 2026 Leagues Cup. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The result gave Tigres an extra point in the Leagues Cup group stage. eldiariodechihuahua.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match was played at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán saved two penalties in the shootout. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A penalty was awarded to Minnesota after Jesús Garza fouled Anthony Markanich in the box at minute 44. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tigres defeated Minnesota United 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in regular time. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx