The aggregate winner will face the winner of the series between LA Galaxy and Mount Pleasant (Jamaica).
Nine MLS clubs are competing in the prestigious continental tournament, which grants a spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The single-match CCC final will be held on May 30.
Toluca are in danger of exiting the Concacaf Champions Cup sooner than most anticipated.
The back-to-back LIGA MX champions couldn’t take advantage of their advantage in Leg 1, allowing nine-man San Diego to defy the odds.
However, penalty kicks from Jesús Gallardo and Helinho afforded the Diablos Rojos two crucial away goals in the 3-2 defeat.
Manager Antonio Mohamed’s side, who are second in the LIGA MX Clausura table, will also have the home crowd support in Leg 2.
- Round One: 4-2 aggregate vs. Pumas UNAM (Mexico)
San Diego earned an incredible result in Leg 1, holding on for a 3-2 win despite finishing the match with nine men.
David Vazquez tallied twice and Anders Dreyer netted a golazo, scoring in between Marcus Ingvartsen (12′) and Manu Duah (85′) getting red-carded.
The memorable victory showed a “warrior mentality and a fighting team spirit,” according to defender Luca Bombino.
Now, San Diego are one match away from eliminating a second Mexican club. The second-year side overcame Pumas UNAM in Round One and has Toluca on the ropes.
