Dissatisfied finalist in the Concacaf Champions League on three occasions (2016, 2017, 2019), André-Pierre Gignac was offered a new shot at the title in the 2020 edition.
The French forward scored two goals against the Hondurans of Olimpia (3-0) to send the Monterrey Tigres to the final of the North American competition.
If the former OM player did not score the best goals of his career, he showed great composure by converting his two penalties on Saturday in Orlando, Florida. An attempt turned into force on the goalkeeper’s right in the first half time-outs (1-0, 45º + 4), another successful with a dry shot to his left after the break (2-0, 57º).
A goal against Elvin Oliva’s own court completed the victory of the Mexican club. At 35, André-Pierre Gignac may win the most beautiful title of his career, having won the Coupe de la Ligue twice with Marseille in 2011 and 2012.
A nice duel against Vela in the final
Deprived of a 100% Mexican final, the Tigres will fight to be crowned. Ahead of them, Los Angeles FC are the favorites after the great victory over Club América (3-1) in the semifinals. Led at halftime, the Californian team managed to overthrow the Mexican club with 7 crowns in this North American Champions League.
The Los Angeles franchise will attempt to succeed the LA Galaxy, the last MLS club to win the prestigious competition in 2000. This final will also see a magnificent duel between renowned scorers.
On the one hand André-Pierre Gignac, the best scorer in the history of Tigre (144 goals) and the best foreign manager in the Mexican championship (125 goals).
On the other, the MLS star Carlos Vela, former Arsenal… and icon of the Mexican national team. The final played in Orlando from Wednesday to Thursday night promises to be spectacular.
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