Can you even believe what’s happening with Tigres? This Mexican powerhouse is sitting all the way down at 15th in Liga MX right now, with a measly four points through five matches. What in the world happened to a club that usually dukes it out at the top with Club América, Monterrey, and Cruz Azul? The simple truth is they’re spiraling after losing some serious star power and their manager this summer.
The Exodus That Left Them Reeling
The biggest blows? Club legend André-Pierre Gignac is gone. Yeah, you read that right. And if that wasn’t enough, Ángel Correa, who everyone expected to step up when Gignac eventually left, also bolted for River Plate. Get this: the transfer window has been open, they’ve got clear needs in the attack, but Tigres made zero additions to replace these guys. Zero! It’s baffling. Any manager would be frustrated with that kind of situation, especially at a club with their history.
Manager Gone, Morale Down
It’s no shocker their manager, Guido Pizarro, resigned at the end of July, even before Leagues Cup action kicked off. His reasons? Personal, sure, but a big part of it was a “misalignment with the front office.” This used to be a club famous for bringing in global soccer talent. Now? They’re shedding their best players left and right, and not replacing them. With Liga MX even looking to move to a franchise model like MLS, where relegation isn’t a threat, you gotta wonder how much some clubs feel the need to push. It makes you think.
Crucial Showdown Against Santos Laguna
Now, Tigres faces a crucial matchup against Santos Laguna this Saturday, August 29th, at Estadio Corona. Kickoff is 11:10 p.m. ET. Santos Laguna isn’t exactly shining either, sitting winless through five matches themselves. So something *has* to give here. Another home match without a win for Tigres will only deepen this spiral, piling on the pressure. While it might be too early to officially rule them out of a playoff spot, not coming away with a victory will put them dangerously close to that cliff. You can catch it on CBS Sports Network or stream it on Fubo. Santos Laguna is at +340, a draw is +270, and Tigres is at -140. This is a must-win, plain and simple.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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