THE BIG PICTURE: It was always going to be a tough task for Toronto going up against a Cruz Azul side that is currently atop the Liga MX table and came into the match riding a 16-match unbeaten run.

Juan Jose Purata scored a late equalizer as UANL Tigres salvaged a 1-1 draw against Cruz Azul in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals series.

Tigres and Cruz Azul saved their best for the return match and on Wednesday, they sealed a 1-1 draw at the Volcán in the ...