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Toluca Win CONCACAF Champions Cup on Penalties

Ending a 23-year continental drought, Toluca claim qualification for the 2026 Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 Club World Cup.

Overview

  • Toluca beat Tigres UANL in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw following extra time, with Jorge Díaz scoring in the 104th minute and Joaquim equalizing in the 114th minute.
  • Goalkeeper Luis García made multiple crucial saves during the match and stopped Juan José Purata’s spot kick in the shootout to seal a 6-5 victory.
  • The final was played at Estadio Nemesio Díez and took place on Saturday, with Toluca using home advantage to reach and win the single-match decider.
  • Tigres forward Marcelo Flores exited in the 77th minute with a right-knee injury that left his severity and availability for upcoming international duty uncertain.
  • Toluca’s third continental title reinforces Mexican clubs’ long-term dominance of the competition and awards Toluca places in the 2026 Intercontinental Cup and CONCACAF’s 2029 Club World Cup berths.