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Tigre hosts Nacional in the second leg of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana playoffs holding a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first meeting. The winner of the tie will advance to the Round of 16, where Montevideo City Torque awaits.

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The Copa Sudamericana reaches a decisive stage as Tigre and Nacional battle for a place in the Round of 16 in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Argentine side arrives with a comfortable lead earned in Montevideo, while the Uruguayan club faces the difficult task of producing a remarkable comeback to stay alive in the competition.

The match will be played at José Dellagiovanna Stadium, where Tigre will look to capitalize on its home advantage and officially secure its place in the next round.

How Tigre Arrives

The team managed by Diego Dabove has struggled domestically after suffering a defeat to Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, but its international form has been a completely different story. In the first leg, Tigre claimed an impressive 3-0 victory over Nacional thanks to goals from Jalil Elías, Ignacio Russo, and Elías Cabrera, putting the Argentine club firmly in control of the series.

To finish the job, the hosts will aim to replicate the intensity they displayed in Uruguay while feeding off the energy of their home supporters.

How Nacional Arrives

The outlook is far more challenging for Jorge Bava's side. In addition to the heavy first-leg defeat, Nacional is coming off a loss to Wanderers in the Uruguayan league and now faces one of its biggest matches of the season.

The Uruguayan giants must win by four goals to advance directly to the Round of 16. A three-goal victory would force the tie to be decided in a penalty shootout.

Projected Lineups

Tigre: Felipe Zenobio; Nahuel Banegas, Alan Barrionuevo, Joaquín Laso, Valentín Moreno; Bruno Leyes, Jalil Elías, Jabes Saralegui, Gonzalo Martínez; Santiago López and Ignacio Russo. Head coach: Diego Dabove.

Nacional: Alexis Arias; Camilo Cándido, Francisco Calvo, Sebastián Coates, Emiliano Ancheta; Bruno Zuculini, Alexander Dos Santos, Baltasar Barcia, Luciano Boggio; Maximiliano Gómez and Maximiliano Silvera. Head coach: Jorge Bava.