Cruz Azul’s Stunning Start—How the Whitecaps’ Dream Ended in Mexico City

Cruz Azul’s Stunning Start—How the Whitecaps’ Dream Ended in Mexico City

Cruz Azul delivered a commanding performance in Mexico City, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 5-0 to claim the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup title. The Liga MX side took control early, with Ignacio Rivero opening the scoring in the 8th minute and Lorenzo Faravelli doubling the lead before the half-hour mark Ángel Sepúlveda struck twice, once before and once after halftime, securing the tournament’s Golden Boot with nine goals.

Former LAFC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz added a fourth just before the break, leaving Vancouver with a daunting deficit at halftime Despite tactical adjustments and substitutions, the Whitecaps failed to register a shot on target and saw their 15-match unbeaten streak snapped in the most important match of their season..

Cruz Azul’s seventh Champions Cup title ties them with Club América for the most in history, while Vancouver’s impressive run ended with a harsh lesson against one of Mexico’s giants.

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