With five Major League Soccer clubs involved in the knockout stages of the Concacaf Champions League right now, there's an inevitable focus on the competition.

But, there's one tie that has a substantial Canadian Premier League angle.

Later tonight, Atletico Pantoja from the Dominican Republic take on Mexican powerhouses Monterrey in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash. And York United FC striker Lisandro Cabrera is set to play a crucial role.

The 23-year-old Argentine, who was snapped up by Angus McNab back in November of last year, joined Atletico last month to secure some competitive minutes prior to making the move to the CPL for the forthcoming season.

He's already impressed in training and according to the team's top brass, Cabrera has fitted in very well and both he and Atletico are ready to embrace their moment on the big stage.

"As a club, we are extremely pleased with the arrival and adaptation of Lisandro Cabrera to the Dominican Republic," said Atletico's Sporting Director, Ramsés Santana.

"We have the joy of having a squad that welcomes all the foreign players who show their worth and experience every day. Lisandro certainly does that. Against Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions League, we have the chance to leave a mark on Dominican and Caribbean football. We are committed to show that we are doing things well here and that the results on the field must be as important as our effort to be better."

Watch Atletico Pantoja versus Monterrey live on OneSoccer tonight at 10pm.

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