Cruz Azul delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup final at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City. The Mexican side, led by manager Vicente Sánchez, secured their seventh title in tournament history, tying Club América for the most all-time championships.
Ignacio Rivero opened the scoring in the 8th minute, quickly followed by Lorenzo Faravelli and Ángel Sepúlveda, who struck before halftime. Mateusz Bogusz added a fourth goal just before the break, putting the match out of Vancouver’s reach. Sepúlveda scored again early in the second half, finishing as the tournament’s Golden Boot winner with nine goals.
Vancouver, missing key midfielder Sebastian Berhalter due to suspension, struggled to generate offense and were outshot 18-0. Their impressive run through the knockout rounds—including wins over Monterrey, Pumas UNAM, and Inter Miami—ended against a relentless Cruz Azul squad.
With this victory, Cruz Azul not only claimed the trophy but also secured places in both the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup For fans wondering where to watch Cruz Azul, their next fixture is scheduled for July 31 against Seattle Sounders FC in the Leagues Cup.
Cruz Azul’s emphatic win cements their legacy as one of the region’s most successful clubs, while Vancouver’s historic run ends just short of a first continental title.
