LAFC saved the best for last in Phase One of Leagues Cup 2025, getting a stunning brace from David Martínez for a shock 2-1 defeat of LIGA MX titans Tigres UANL.

The 19-year-old Venezuelan international was the star of the show Tuesday night at BMO Stadium, capping his man-of-the-match performance with a spectacular solo golazo midway through the second half that kept the Black & Gold's quarterfinal hopes intact.

Even more satisfying, the result avenged heartbreaking defeats to Tigres in the 2020 Concacaf Champions Cup (née League) final and 2023 Campeones Cup .

"We got a lot out of this tournament so far," head coach Steve Cherundolo told reporters post-match. "If it's the end of the road for us, then so be it. A lot of really positive performances from players we haven't se

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