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Tuesday’s CONCACAF Champions Cup action was defined by control and early separation. Nashville SC left no doubt at home, extending its aggregate margin before halftime and finishing off Atletico Ottawa with ease. LAFC followed a similar script, protecting a first-leg cushion and advancing comfortably.
For bettors, the key themes were first-half intensity, set-piece execution, and defensive stability once aggregate control was secured. Both MLS sides managed tempo and never allowed late drama to develop..
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Knockout ties often hinge on early goals and game state management. Once a team builds a multi-goal aggregate edge, tempo and risk tolerance shift immediately.
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Aggregate context matters in continental competition. Teams protecting leads often prioritize structure over volume, which impacts totals and live markets.
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Top Takeaways
• Nashville scored twice in the first half, effectively ending competitive tension early in the tie.
• The hosts turned a saved header into a rebound goal, capitalizing quickly inside the box.
• LAFC’s only goal came from a set piece, reinforcing the value of dead-ball situations in knockout play.
• Both advancing teams protected clean sheets in the second leg.
• Nashville’s 7-0 aggregate and LAFC’s 7-1 aggregate reflect complete control over two legs.
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CONCACAF Champions Cup Game Recaps
Two MLS sides asserted themselves from the outset and never allowed their opponents to re-enter the series.
Nashville SC vs Atletico Ottawa Recap: Nashville wins 5-0 (7-0 agg.)
Nashville SC scored twice in the first half and rolled to a 5-0 win, sealing a dominant 7-0 aggregate victory.
Alex Muyl opened the scoring after Woobens Pacius’ header was saved, tapping in the rebound in the 21st minute. Fifteen minutes later, Jordan Knight finished a long pass from Matthew Corcoran to double the lead. Pacius, Jack Maher, and Ahmed Qasem added second-half goals to complete the rout.
Nashville advances to face Inter Miami in the Round of 16.
Los Angeles FC vs Real Espana Recap: LAFC wins 1-0 (7-1 agg.)
Nkosi Tafari scored in the 64th minute as LAFC completed a 7-1 aggregate victory.
The goal came from a set piece. Tyler Boyd delivered a free kick that led to a saved shot by Timothy Tillman. Tafari reacted first to the rebound and finished from close range. Thomas Hasal recorded two saves to preserve the clean sheet.
LAFC moves on to face Costa Rica’s Alajuelense in the Round of 16.
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Two-leg competition creates unique betting angles. Early goals shift tactical approach, and aggregate context shapes risk tolerance.
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