The Leagues Cup is an annual soccer tournament between clubs from Major League Soccer, the main soccer league in the United States and Canada, and Liga MX, the main soccer league in Mexico. The final match of Group N between Tigres UANL and Inter Miami squared off at NRG Stadium on Saturday evening. Tigres scored early and led the match 1-0 going into halftime. Inter Miami was awarded a penalty kick which was converted in the 74th minute. A late goal by Juan Pablo Vigón in the 84th minute secured a Tigres victory 2-1. This was essentially a home game for Tigres as most of the fans in the stadium wore the iconic yellow and blue representing the team from Monterrey, Mexico. Inter Miami was missing their superstar Lionel Messi who was out due to injury.

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    Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana kicks the ball.
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    The teams walked onto the pitch to a roaring crowd at NRG Stadium, and plenty of fireworks.
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    Tigres UANL goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán.
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    Tigres fans, young and old, filled the stadium ahead of the much anticipated game against Miami.
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    The teams walked onto the pitch to a roaring crowd at NRG Stadium, and plenty of fireworks.
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    Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba can be seen in front of a sea of phone lights as the crowd lights up the stadium.
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    Inter Miami enter the NRG Stadium pitch ahead of the match against Tigers UANL.
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    Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo and Tigres UANL midfielder Javier Aquino battle for the ball.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba and Tigers UANL midfielder Marcelo Flores battle for the ball.
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    The teams walked onto the pitch to a roaring crowd at NRG Stadium, and plenty of fireworks.
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    Tigres UANL midfielder Fernando Gorriarán deflects the ball.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Tigres forward André Pierre Gignac.
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    Inter Miami forward Robert Taylor and Tigers UANL midfielder Marcelo Flores battle for the ball.
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    A mid-air save by Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Inter Miami forward Robert Taylor and Tigers UANL midfielder Marcelo Flores battle for the ball.
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    Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo and Tigres UANL midfielder Javier Aquino battle for the ball.
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    Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender blocks a shot in the first half.
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    The referee pulls a yellow card during a Leagues Cup match between Tigres UANL and Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Tigres UANL goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán blocks a shot from Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Tigres UANL defender Diego Reyes Rosales beats Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana to the ball.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Tigres UANL team photo.
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    Tigers UANL midfielder Marcelo Flores.
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    The teams walked onto the pitch to a roaring crowd at NRG Stadium, and plenty of fireworks.
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    Inter Miami forward Robert Taylor takes a shot.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt takes a shot but misses.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Tigres UANL midfielder Juan Pablo Vigon falls during a play.
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    Tigres fans pose for the camera ahead of the match.
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    Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo and Tigres UANL midfielder Marcelo Flores battle for the ball.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo and Tigres UANL midfielder Marcelo Flores battle for the ball.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino ahead of the match.
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    Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender beats Tigres forward Luis Enrique Quiñones to the punch and saves it.
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    Tigres fans and Inter Miami fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Inter Miami forward Leo Afonso has the ball.
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    Tigres fans light up their phones in the crowd.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    The 2024 Leagues Cup ball.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Tigres UANL goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán blocks a shot.
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    Tigres forward André Pierre Gignac kicks the ball away from Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Tigres fans showed out at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to support their team against Inter Miami.
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    Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana signs a fans jersey after the match.
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    The teams walk onto the pitch in front of a crowd of eager Tigres fans.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    Scenes from Tigres versus Inter Miami at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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    A sea of Tigres fans at NRG Stadium.

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Reggie Mathalone is a British born photojournalist and writer based in Houston, Texas. He has been a Houston Press contributor since 2020, covering entertainment, news, and sporting events.