Cruz Azul Wins Seventh Concacaf Champions Cup, Equals Club América Record

Cruz Azul secured their seventh Concacaf Champions Cup title with a dominant 5-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps at Mexico City's Estadio Olímpico Universitario, equalling Club América as the most decorated club in the competition's history. The Mexican side showcased relentless pressure and clinical finishing, with goals from Ignacio Rivero, Lorenzo Faravelli, Ángel Sepúlveda—who scored twice and finished as the tournament's top scorer—and Mateusz Bogusz. Vancouver Whitecaps, despite making history as the first Canadian team to reach the continental final and achieving their best tournament finish, were overwhelmed and failed to register a shot on target during the final. The win qualifies Cruz Azul for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 Club World Cup, while head coach Vicente Sánchez earned his first managerial trophy, having previously won as a player. The match underscored Mexican clubs' continued dominance in the region, with Mexican teams winning 19 of the last 20 Concacaf Champions Cups. Vancouver, though defeated, viewed their runner-up finish positively as a sign of progress in their club project.