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Leagues Cup Round of 32: Mazatlán and San Diego FC Battle to a Scoreless Draw
Mazatlán, Sinaloa – A tightly contested Leagues Cup Round of 32 match between Mazatlán FC of Liga MX and San Diego FC of Major League Soccer ended in a 0-0 draw on August 6, 2025, at Estadio Kraken in Mazatlán, Mexico. The game proceeded to a penalty shootout to determine who would advance to the quarterfinals.
The match began wiht an early opportunity for San Diego FC, with a penalty claim in the 5th minute that was ultimately waved off by the referee. San Diego continued to press, with Angel recording the first shot on goal for the Californians in the 12th minute. Mazatlán responded by defending their arch and attempting to mount counterattacks, with San Diego frequently approaching the Mazatlán goal.
A controversial penalty decision in the 23rd minute saw the referee initially award a penalty to san Diego FC, only to overturn the call after a VAR review. The game remained scoreless as it entered the final minutes, with both teams vying for a late goal to avoid a penalty shootout.
Looking Ahead: The Leagues Cup and its Importance
Mazatlán entered the match hoping to reach the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup for only the second time in club history. The Leagues Cup, a tournament featuring teams from Liga MX and MLS, has grown in prominence since its inception in 2019. The 2025 edition is particularly notable as it serves as a key preparation ground for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament format involves a group stage followed by a knockout round, culminating in the final. The Leagues Cup champion earns a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the premier club competition in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
As of August 6, 2025, Liga MX teams held a slight edge in overall victories against MLS teams in the Leagues Cup competition, a statistic closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
The next match on tonight’s card for #LeaguesCup2025:
⚓ @MazatlanFC 🆚 @Sandiegofc 🌊
Here the alignments 👀 pic.twitter.com/WmfM4GzR1q
– leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 6, 2025
It is today, Mazatlan pic.twitter.com/xSWSvyROYB
– Mazzatlán FC ⚓️ (@mazatlanfc) August 5, 2025
