Santos Laguna Defeat Philadelphia Union in Leagues Cup Group Stage

Philadelphia Union Falls 2-0 to Santos Laguna in Leagues Cup Group Stage Finale

Ramiro Sordo opened the scoring for the visitors in the 47th minute, heading in a close-range shot from the right side of the goal following an assist from Ezequiel Bullaude. Just minutes later, Bullaude extended the lead to 2-0 in the 50th minute, converting a right-footed shot from close range near the left post. Mauricio Cuevas provided the assist with a precision cross into the penalty area. While the scoreless first half showed competitive parity—including tactical fouls and yellow cards issued to Santos players Kevin Picón and Salvador Mariscal—the visitors’ clinical finishing in the second 45 minutes shifted the momentum entirely.