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Mexico City (AP) – Cruz Azul is on the verge of equaling Mexican rival America as the top winners in the history of the Concacaf Champions Cup. However, to achieve this, Cruz Azul must defeat the Vancouver Whitecaps, the MLS Canadian team known for eliminating Mexican clubs in this tournament.
The regional title holds significant importance in this final match. The winner will secure a spot in the Intercontinental Cup at the end of the year and earn a ticket to the 2029 Club World Cup.
Cruz Azul has secured home advantage for the final at the Olympic Stadium of Ciudad Universitaria. This opportunity comes after their recent elimination in the Mexican championship semifinals by America.
A victory in front of their supporters would mark Cruz Azul’s seventh Club Championship in the region (1969, 1970, 1971, 1996, 1997, and 2014) – the same number as their rival America. The Whitecaps, on the other hand, will be aiming to become the second MLS team to win the regional tournament after the Seattle Sounders in 2022.
Vancouver, led by Danish coach Jesper Sorensen, has had a strong start in the regular MLS season, currently leading the Western Conference with 32 points from 15 games.
“It has been a period of great enjoyment and hard work,” said Sorensen. “It’s been a stage of unexpected success that I couldn’t have imagined.”
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This article was translated from English with the help of artificial intelligence technology. Originally Published: May 31, 2025 at 12:46 AM CDT