The premier tournament across Central America, North America, and the Caribbean opens with the round of 16.
The clubs from the MX division saw their stranglehold loosen after the CONCACAF Champions League 2022, when Pumas was defeated by Seattle Sounders, ending a 16-year run of Mexican championships in this competition.
The continental event is staged again this year. Atlas, Leon, Pachuca, and Tigres stand as Mexico’s representatives, aiming to restore regional supremacy and claim the title for Aztec football.
Goal reports provide a complete overview of the CONCACAF Champions League for 2023, outlining everything fans need to know about the event.
WHEN DOES IT START?
The Round of 16 kicks off in the week starting Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and runs through Thursday, March 9, 2023, with the visiting teams confirmed ahead of time.
QUALIFIED TEAMS
These clubs have confirmed participation:
- Atlas (Mexico) | Opening Champion 2021
- Club León (Mexico) | Runner-up of Apertura 2021
- Pachuca (Mexico) | Closing Finalist 2022
- Tigres UANL (Mexico) | Sub-champion of Clausura 2022
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS 2023 DRAW
The draw occurred in November 2022 for the Round of 16, where the teams were placed into two pots based on seedings.
POTS
- Pot 1: Atlas, Pachuca, León, Los Angeles FC, Orlando City SC, Philadelphia Union, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Austin FC.
- Pot 2: LD Alajuelense, FC Motagua, Violet AC, Olimpia, C.D. Olimpia, Tauro FC, Inter Xalapa, Real España, Tigres UANL, Bull FC.
ROUND OF 16 – FIRST LEG
Round of 16 – First legs
Tuesday, March 7
5pm | Violette AC (HAI) v Austin FC (USA)
7pm | Alianza FC (SLV) v Philadelphia Union (USA)
9pm | Tigres UANL (MEX) v Orlando City SC (USA)
Wednesday, March 8
5pm | Tauro FC (PAN) v Club León (MEX)
7pm | CD Olimpia (HON) v Atlas FC (MEX)
9pm | Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN) v Real España (HON)
Thursday, March 9
7pm | FC Motagua (HON) v Pachuca (MEX)
9pm | LD Alajuelense (CRC) v Los Angeles FC (USA)
Round of 16 – Returns
Tuesday, March 14
7pm | Austin FC (USA) v Violette AC (HAI)
7pm | Philadelphia Union (USA) v Alianza FC (SLV)
9:15 pm | Atlas FC (MEX) v CD Olimpia (HON)
Wednesday, March 15
5pm | Real España (HON) v Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN)
7:15 pm | Orlando City SC (USA) v Tigres UANL (MEX)
9:30 pm | Los Angeles FC (USA) v Alajuelense (CRC)
Thursday, March 16
7pm | Club León (MEX) v Tauro FC (PAN)
9pm | Pachuca (MEX) v Motagua (HON)
QUARTERFINALS
Quarterfinals first legs are to be confirmed, followed by the full quarterfinal round details as soon as they are set.
SEMI-FINALS
Semi-final first legs and second legs will be announced when scheduled.
FINAL STAGE OVERVIEW
Details for the final stage are to be confirmed and will include the final two matchups and dates as the competition progresses.
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Note: This overview focuses on the key fixtures, teams, and the draw structure for the CONCACAF Champions League, reflecting the event’s schedule and participating clubs. It provides a snapshot of the competition flow, the rounds, and the teams that qualified for the knockout stages.