Key Takeaways: Semifinals First Leg Matches of 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup

It’s time to review the Key Takeaways from the ninth week of the competition.

MIAMI – Following the First Leg matches in the Semifinals of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, it’s time to review the Key Takeaways from the ninth week of the competition.

Los Angeles FC remains last unbeaten side in 2026 Champions CupThe 2-1 First Leg win over Liga MX champions Deportivo Toluca FC saw Los Angeles FC extend its current unbeaten run to seven (5W, 2D) in the competition, with the MLS side now the only remaining unbeaten team in the 2026 Champions Cup. The current streak marks the best unbeaten run for LAFC in tournament history.

Tigres UANL records 40th all-time Champions Cup victory

Tigres UANL’s 1-nil victory away at Nashville SC saw the Liga MX club record its 40th victory in the history of the competition. The win in Nashville also represented the third on U.S. soil against MLS opposition for Los Felinos.

Son climbs to top of the assist charts

Son Heung-Min was one of the protagonists in LAFC’s 2-1 First Leg victory. The South Korean star played a pivotal role by picking up the assist for both goals. With his two assists, Son reached seven assists in seven appearances, and is now the leader in assists this 2026 edition.

Ángel Correa once again on target from outside the box

Ángel Correa’s match-winner for Tigres in Nashville saw the Argentine attacker tally his second goal in the 2026 Champions Cup. Notably, both goals struck by the World Cup winner in this edition have been scored from outside the box.

Schwake records third match with at least five saves

Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake delivered a standout performance with six saves in the First Leg against Tigres. This was the third time in this year’s tournament that Schwake, who’s made a total 21 saves so far, registered at least five saves in a single match.