Tigres UANL vs 05.08.26 02:001 – 1(6-5 pen)After Pen
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Match report
Real Salt Lake edge Tigres UANL on penalties in Leagues Cup group game
Real Salt Lake beat Tigres UANL 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at America First Field in the Leagues Cup Group Stage, following goalless spells in normal and extra time. Tigres led at half-time after taking an early advantage, but Real Salt Lake responded before the break to force the shootout that ultimately settled the contest.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Tigres struck first through Juan Brunetta in the sixth minute, finishing off an assist from Rodrigo Aguirre. Real Salt Lake levelled ten minutes later when Pablo Ruiz converted a chance created by Morgan Guilavogui, and the score stayed at 1-1 through the remainder of the ninety minutes and into extra time, setting up the penalty decider that Real Salt Lake ultimately won.
Tigres held the greater share of possession, but Real Salt Lake were the more direct side in front of goal, registering more shots and more efforts on target across the match. Discipline was also uneven, with Real Salt Lake committing considerably more fouls than their opponents, while Tigres picked up two yellow cards to Real Salt Lake's one.
Pablo Ruiz scored Real Salt Lake's equaliser and finished with a rating of 7.9, the highest of any player in the match.
Real Salt Lake had six shots on target compared with three for Tigres, despite having less of the ball.
Tigres UANL and Real Salt Lake drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1). Tigres UANL won the penalty shootout 6–5.
Tigres UANL met Real Salt Lake in the Leagues Cup (Group Stage). Kick-off was Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 02:00 UTC at America First Field. Referee: Selvin Brown.
Team pages: Tigres UANL · Real Salt Lake · Leagues Cup
Key moments
- 6' Goal: Juan Brunetta (assist: Rodrigo Aguirre) — 1–0
- 16' Goal: Pablo Ruiz (assist: Morgan Guilavogui) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Tigres UANL (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Nahuel Guzmán
- 32 Vladimir Loroña
- 23 Rômulo
- 28 Joaquim
- 14 Jesus Garza
- 5 César Araújo
- 8 Fernando Gorriarán (c)
- 77 Ozziel Herrera
- 11 Juan Brunetta
- 16 Diego Lainez
- 17 Rodrigo Aguirre
Real Salt Lake (3-4-2-1)
Pre-match read
Real Salt Lake struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10) Home on 349 days rest; Away on 3
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About this match
On this page: the Tigres UANL vs Real Salt Lake final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Leagues Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Tigres UANL vs Real Salt Lake?
Tigres UANL and Real Salt Lake drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1). Tigres UANL won the penalty shootout 6–5.
›Who scored in Tigres UANL vs Real Salt Lake?
Juan Brunetta (6') for Tigres UANL; Pablo Ruiz (16') for Real Salt Lake.
›Where can I watch Tigres UANL vs Real Salt Lake highlights?
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›What is the head-to-head record between Tigres UANL and Real Salt Lake?
Tigres UANL and Real Salt Lake have met 1 time — 1 win for Tigres UANL, 0 wins for Real Salt Lake and 0 draws.