Alianza San Salvador VS CD Motagua

Motagua holds a 3 - goal advantage from the first leg. They have an unbeaten record in this tournament and didn't concede a goal in the group stage. Their offensive strategy relies on wing crosses and box - heading, with 4 goals already coming from crosses. Although they won 3 - 0 in the first leg, their recent league form has been inconsistent. They haven't been completely dominant. There are some injury and absence issues. Defenders like Vega, along with Serrano, Zapata, and Moya are out, which weakens the depth of their attack. In terms of tactics, they had a 68% ball - possession rate in the first leg with a strong defensive setup. In the second leg, they may choose to slow down the pace and defend their lead instead of pressing forward. Alianza must score at least 3 goals to force extra - time. They are playing at home, Estadio Cuscatlán. They have a good home record in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, with 4 wins and 2 draws in 6 home games, which gives them some confidence. However, they received an early red card in the first leg, which led to a collapse. The team is accustomed to long - range shots, with an average shooting distance of 23 meters in the tournament. This means they are less efficient in breaking through a tight defense.