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- LIVE! Nacional vs Tigre in the Copa Sudamericana on beIN SPORTS
LIVE! Nacional vs Tigre in the Copa Sudamericana on beIN SPORTS
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana continues with an attractive matchup between Nacional and Tigre, who meet this Tuesday, July 21, at Gran Parque Central Stadium in the first leg of the playoffs for a place in the Round of 16.
The match will kick off at 6:00 PM ET and can be watched live in the United States on beIN SPORTS, in a tie that promises to be very evenly matched due to the inconsistent form of both teams.
Nacional Looks to Make Home Advantage Count in Montevideo
The Uruguayan side will try to capitalize on playing at home and take an advantage into the second leg. The team coached by Jorge Bava enters the match needing to improve its performances after a run of results that has raised doubts in domestic competition.
Nacional is coming off a 2-1 defeat to Montevideo Wanderers in the Torneo Intermedio, meaning the club needs to regain confidence in an international competition that represents an important opportunity to change the direction of its season.
In attack, one of the main reference points will be Maxi G贸mez, who will look to rediscover his scoring touch. Maximiliano Silvera is also expected to play a key role, while the experience of Sebasti谩n Coates could prove decisive in keeping the Tricolor defense organized.
Tigre Looks to Strike on the Road
On the other side will be Tigre, which arrives in Montevideo aiming to secure a positive result before deciding the series in Argentina.
The team coached by Diego Dabove had shown encouraging signs before the World Cup break, but returned to official competition with a defeat against Independiente Rivadavia that resulted in its elimination from the Copa Argentina.
The Victoria-based side will rely mainly on the attacking threat of Ignacio Russo and Santiago L贸pez, who could take advantage of any spaces left by the Uruguayan defense. David Romero also appears as another important option to create danger in the opposition penalty area.
A Series With No Previous Official Meetings
This will be the first official meeting between Nacional and Tigre. The only known previous encounter took place in a friendly played in 1979, meaning this tie will open a new chapter between the two clubs.
With both teams looking to move past their recent setbacks, the opening match could be defined by intensity, balance and the need to avoid costly mistakes.
Nacional vs. Tigre will be played this Tuesday, July 21, at 6:00 PM ET at Gran Parque Central. Live coverage in the United States will be available on beIN SPORTS.
