Chivas Battles Charlotte in a High-Stakes Leagues Cup Clash
Alright, let me tell you what just went down between Chivas and Charlotte FC in the 2025 Leagues Cup — it was a rollercoaster from start to finish. This was no ordinary group-stage match. Both teams came into the game with their backs against the wall, needing a win to stay alive in the tournament. The pressure was real.
The match took place at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte’s home turf, and kicked off at 5:50 PM, Central Mexico time. Chivas fans — whether in the stands or watching from home — were all fired up, hoping their team would finally secure a win after a tough opening loss to New York Red Bulls. That loss stung, especially since it came from a last-minute goal. Charlotte, for their part, had just been thrashed by Juárez. So yeah, both sides had a point to prove.
From the opening whistle, Chivas came out aggressive. They were pressing high and creating early chances, but it was Charlotte who struck first — though not intentionally. In an unfortunate twist, Chivas defender Tiba Sepúlveda accidentally scored an own goal while trying to clear the ball. That gave Charlotte the early lead.
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But Chivas didn’t back down. By minute 23, Richard Ledezma leveled the score with a left-footed rocket from outside the box. The match got tense from there, with yellow cards flying and both teams making tactical changes. Then came a moment of brilliance from Bryan “Cotorro” González. With a perfect header off a cross from Alan Mozo, he put Chivas ahead 2-1 in the 65th minute.
It looked like Chivas had it in the bag — until heartbreak struck again in the final minute. Charlotte managed to find the equalizer just before the whistle, and once again, Chivas saw a win slip through their fingers.
Because this is the Leagues Cup, a tie in regulation leads to a penalty shootout for an extra point. And this time, Chivas held their nerve. They won the shootout and walked away with two points — not a full win, but enough to keep their hopes alive.
Now, for Chivas to move on, they need a miracle. They must beat Cincinnati in regulation time and hope that several other Mexican teams above them — like Juárez, Mazatlán, Pumas, and Toluca — all lose. It’s a long shot, but hey, football is full of surprises.
So yeah, Chivas fans still have a glimmer of hope. And in a tournament this unpredictable, anything can happen.
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