San Diego FC dominate Pumas in Concacaf Champions Cup opener

In partnership with

Major League Soccer

·4 febbraio 2026

San Diego FC dominate Pumas in Concacaf Champions Cup opener

By MLSsoccer staff

San Diego FC got their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup campaign off to a blazing start, taking a comprehensive 4-1 victory in Tuesday's Leg 1 vs. LIGA MX's Pumas UNAM at SnapDragon Stadium.

OneFootball Video

The result puts San Diego in prime position for a Round of 16 berth, which they can clinch in Leg 2 of the series at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City on Feb. 10.

Pumas drew first blood just 11 minutes into the contest thanks to a spectacular bicycle kick from forward Robert Morales, assisted by former Houston Dynamo FC midfielder Coco Carrasquilla.

But San Diego erupted for four unanswered goals in the second half, starting with a 69th-minute equalizing header from Manu Duah.

That kickstarted a late barrage, with David Vazquez, Alex Mighten and Luca Bombino all finding the net before the final whistle.

Goals

11' - PUM - Robert Morales | WATCH
69' - SD - Manu Duah | WATCH
76' - SD - David Vazquez | WATCH
81' - SD - Alex Mighten | WATCH
86' - SD - Luca Bombino | WATCH

Lineups

Three Things

THE BIG PICTURE: After a magical expansion season in 2025, San Diego made quite the statement of intent in their Champions Cup debut. They still have to finish the job in Mexico City. But Mikey Varas' side will be flying high going into that matchup with a three-goal aggregate cushion after completely overwhelming the visitors over the final 20 minutes.
MOMENT OF THE MATCH: There was tension in the air for much of the night thanks to Pumas' early opener, but Duah's clutch leveler opened the floodgates for the hosts.