At the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Cruz Azul secured their spot in the final of the Concacaf Champions Cup by defeating Tigres with a goal from Ángel Sepúlveda. The second leg ended 1-0 in favor of the capital team, which allowed them to seal their qualification after a 1-1 draw in the previous match at the Estadio Universitario.
Sepúlveda's goal through a penalty in the second half put Cruz Azul ahead, unleashing pressure from Tigres who sought to equalize the series. Goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán, desperate to quickly resume play, had an altercation with the ball boys in an attempt to recover the ball as quickly as possible. The Argentine repeatedly asked the young ball attendants to hand him the ball promptly, expressing his frustration over the delay, which created some tension in the atmosphere.
After the final whistle, Guzmán approached the competition staff to express his displeasure with the performance of the ball boys. Although what the goalkeeper says is not clearly audible, his gestures and complaints reveal his dissatisfaction with the situation experienced during the match. Despite their efforts, Tigres could not overturn the score and ended up being eliminated by Cruz Azul in a match that kept all fans on edge.
