Group B – Leg 2 Recap**
Leg 2 in Group B delivered goals, domination, and a couple of dramatic turnarounds as the higher-ranked teams continued to show why they earned their seeding. Here’s the full breakdown of every matchup.
(1) Melgar (PER) vs (16) Querétaro (MEX)
Leg 1: 5–0 Melgar
Leg 2: Querétaro 0–2 Melgar
Aggregate: 7–0 Melgar
Melgar completed a flawless two-leg sweep, shutting out Querétaro in both matches. Total dominance from the Peruvian giants as they cruise into the next phase with authority.
(9) Internacional (BRA) vs (8) Miami FC (USA)
Leg 1: Miami FC 1–3 Internacional
Leg 2: Internacional 4–0 Miami FC
Aggregate: 7–1 Internacional
Internacional left no room for doubt. After a solid win in the U.S., they crushed Miami FC at home with a 4–0 rout, advancing with one of the strongest performances of the round.
(4) Columbus Crew (USA) vs (13) Cerro Porteño (PAR)
Leg 1: Columbus Crew 2–2 Cerro Porteño
Leg 2: Cerro Porteño 0–1 Columbus Crew
Aggregate: 3–2 Columbus Crew
After a tight first leg, Crew handled the pressure on the road, securing the decisive away win. Efficient, controlled, and enough to push the American side through.
(5) Boca Juniors (ARG) vs (12) Kawasaki Frontale (JAP)
Leg 1: Boca Juniors 4–2 Kawasaki
Leg 2: Kawasaki 1–4 Boca Juniors
Aggregate: 8–3 Boca Juniors
Boca looked unstoppable, winning both legs by two goals. Their attack was relentless, scoring eight over two games and stamping their ticket to the next round in style.
(2) Gamba Osaka (JAP) vs (15) New England Revolution (USA)
Leg 1: Gamba Osaka 4–3 New England
Leg 2: New England 0–3 Gamba Osaka
Aggregate: 7–3 Gamba Osaka
After a goal-fest in Leg 1, Gamba Osaka locked things down defensively in Leg 2 and added three more goals for good measure. One of the most balanced performances of the round.
(10) Emelec (ECU) vs (7) Flamengo (BRA)
Leg 1: Flamengo 1–3 Emelec
Leg 2: Emelec 2–0 Flamengo
Aggregate: 5–1
Emelec finished them at home and eliminated Flamengo on 5-1 aggregate!. One of the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far.
(3) Houston Dynamo (USA) vs (14) Unión Huaral (PER)
Leg 1: Houston Dynamo 3–0 Unión Huaral
Leg 2: Unión Huaral 2–4 Houston Dynamo
Aggregate: 7–2 Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamowent full throttle in both legs with a combined seven goals scored. A confident and comfortable advance for the #3 seed.
(6) River Plate (ARG) vs (11) Chicago Fire (USA)
Leg 1: River Plate 4–3 Chicago
Leg 2: Chicago Fire 3–0 River Plate
Aggregate: 6–4 Chicago Fire
Another huge upset!
Chicago Fire flipped the script entirely in Leg 2, shutting out River Plate with a dominant 3–0 win to eliminate the Argentine powerhouse.
⭐ Group B Teams Advancing
✔ Melgar
✔ Internacional
✔ Columbus Crew
✔ Boca Juniors
✔ Gamba Osaka
✔ Emelec (away-goals upset)
✔ Houston Dynamo
✔ Chicago Fire (major upset)
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