Philadelphia Union to face Querétaro in Leagues Cup 2023 quarterfinals

Philadelphia Union will face Querétaro in the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup 2023 at Subaru Park on Friday at 8 p.m.

Both teams recorded a 4-3 penalty shootout victory in the round of 16. The hosts overcame the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday, with Nathan Harriel equalizing in the second half after Elias Manoel put the Red Bulls ahead in the fourth minute.

The visitors (Querétaro) converted all four penalties in the shootout after Jaime Gómez Valencia's goal in the 46th minute was equalized by Esmir Bajraktarevic's goal in the 78th minute.

The visitors are one of the two remaining Mexican teams in the competition, along with Monterrey, who will face Los Angeles FC in their quarterfinal match.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have only faced each other once so far, in the group stage of the Leagues Cup last month.

Philadelphia recorded a comfortable 5-1 home victory, thanks to a hat-trick from Dániel Gazdag. The hosts have won six consecutive games and are undefeated in their last 14 home matches in all competitions, registering 11 victories during that period.

After suffering a 5-1 defeat against Philadelphia in their first Leagues Cup match, the visitors have won three consecutive games. The visitors have won three of their last five away matches in all competitions, also keeping clean sheets in these victories.

The visitors have scored a goal in each of their last five games in all competitions and have scored a goal in each of their last four away matches.