CD Guadalajara dominated possession with 72 per cent and created a higher expected goals total of 2.0, but fell to a 1–0 defeat against FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup group stage. The hosts fired 19 shots, including five on target, yet could not find the net despite their territorial superiority. FC Dallas, operating in a compact 5–4–1 formation, proved devastatingly efficient: Logan Farrington's solitary goal from just one shot on target proved decisive, while Dallas goalkeeper made five saves at a 100 per cent success rate to secure a clean sheet. Guadalajara's inability to convert their dominance into goals proved costly, with their 3–1–4–2 setup unable to break down a resolute defensive structure. The result marks a significant setback for the home side's group stage ambitions.