🔬 The Debrief on the dramatic Leagues Cup quarter-finals | OneFootball

The four Leagues Cup quarter-finals played out Saturday evening as the competition heads towards its conclusion, and there was plenty of drama from around the grounds. Here is what went down.

What happened

Aug 17, 2024; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre (7) celebrates after scoring a goal against Mazatlan FC during the first half in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal match at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports

In the opening game of the evening, the Columbus Crew showed why they are the favorites for not only Leagues Cup, but Major League Soccer, beating NYCFC in a penalty shootout after erasing a one-goal deficit.

Mazatlán's Cinderella came to an end in Philadelphia as the 10-men Union held on to advance on penalties, booking their spot to a second consecutive semi-final, and sending off club legend José Martínez in style.

Seattle's hot-streak came to a screeching halt as LAFC came to town and cruised to a 3-0 victory. Hugo Lloris showed off his skills by getting his name on the scoresheet for the second time this summer, providing an assist for Denis Bouanga's strike.

The round was wrapped up with a giant-killing, as Colorado knocked out Club América in a lengthy shootout to book their spot in the semi-final. Colorado has now knocked out four Mexican sides.

Goal of the night

And this is supposedly who will be replaced by Olivier Giroud...

Player of the night

Making history and doesn't look like slowing down anytime soon!

What this means

MLS champs Columbus will look to take one more step towards adding to their trophy cabinet as they square off with Philadelphia in the semi-finals.

Meanwhile in the West, the hopes of any Mexican representation rested on the shoulders of América, but their defeat in the shootout means LAFC will take on Colorado.

What comes next

The semi-finals are just right around the corner, with both games playing out on August 21.

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