Key Takeaways: Round of 16 Second Leg Matches of 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup | OneFootball

MIAMI – Following the Second Leg matches in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, it’s time to review the Key Takeaways from the sixth week of the competition.

 Messi scores 900th career goal in the Champions Cup

 The 1-1 draw between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC in their Second Leg encounter presented a historic moment. With his goal to open the scoring in the 7’, Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi achieved a notable career milestone by scoring the 900th goal of his career.

 Tigres completes epic comeback with stoppage time winner

 Tigres UANL mounted a heroic comeback with a 5-1 win at home over FC Cincinnati in a Second Leg encounter that had fans at the edge of their seats. 

Tigres initially scored four consecutive goals to take a 4-nil lead in the match and 4-3 lead on aggregate, but FC Cincy got onto the scoreboard in the 65’ to tie the aggregate and momentarily take the lead on away goals.

 When it seemed as if the MLS side would claim winners rights, André-Pierre Gignac set up Fernando Gorriarán just outside the box in the 90’+8’, where he unleashed a right-footed hit to the bottom-left corner to clinch the series, and a Quarterfinals berth for Tigres.

 Los Angeles clubs take down regional champions

 Both Los Angeles clubs were successful in advancing past the Round of 16.

 Los Angeles FC defeated reigning Concacaf Central American Cup champions LD Alajuelense 3-2 on aggregate, after securing a 2-1 victory on the road in Costa Rica in the Second Leg with a late winner from David Martínez. Martínez’s strike in the 90’+2’ saw him become LAFC’s youngest scorer in the Round of 16 of the competition at 20 years, 1 month, and 10 days.

LA Galaxy overcame Concacaf Caribbean Cup winners Mount Pleasant FA, 6-nil on aggregate. Brazilian attacker Gabriel Pec led the way for the Galaxy with five goals in the series.

 Nashville SC shocks Inter Miami

Nashville SC delivered the biggest upset of the Round of 16 by knocking out Inter Miami CF. 

After a goalless First Leg, Lionel Messi and Cristian Espinoza traded goals for a 1-1 draw in Florida. Nashville SC ultimately advanced to the Quarterfinals on away goals.

Liga MX Champions Toluca deliver comeback in the Epic Match of the Week

The Epic Match of the Week for the sixth week of the 2026 Champions Cup saw Liga MX champions Toluca claim a 4-nil victory over San Diego FC to complete a comeback and win the Round of 16 series 6-3 on aggregate. A brace by Jesús Angulo, and goals from Paulinho and Jesús Gallardo powered the Diablos Rojos to the pivotal result.