Cruz Azul Thrashes Vancouver to Clinch Seventh Concachampions Crown

Cruz Azul delivered a masterclass performance on Saturday night, crushing Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 to win the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, TUDN reported. The emphatic victory at Estadio Olímpico Universitario not only secured La Máquina’s seventh continental title, but also earned the club a place in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, a ticket to this year’s Intercontinental Cup, and a $4 million prize.

From the opening whistle, Cruz Azul showed intent. The team, guided by Vicente Sánchez, dictated the pace, pressed high, and controlled every aspect of the game. Ignacio Rivero struck first, converting after a steal and assist from Rodolfo Rotondi. Lorenzo Faravelli added the second following another defensive lapse, and Ángel Sepúlveda, the tournament’s top scorer, bagged a brace—including a header off a Jorge Sánchez cross. Polish midfielder Mateusz Bogusz capped the rout late in the second half.

But the win carried emotional weight beyond the scoreboard. This final marked the end of Vicente Sánchez’s time at the helm. Though the club hasn’t made it official, the coach's departure is expected. His players responded accordingly, delivering a performance worthy of his farewell. Fans echoed that sentiment from the stands, chanting his name long after the fifth goal hit the net.

Despite earlier setbacks in Liga MX, Sánchez guided Cruz Azul to silverware—something his predecessors, including Martín Anselmi, couldn't achieve. With this title, he etched his name in the club’s modern history.

For Cruz Azul, this wasn’t just about winning another trophy. It was about restoring belief, answering critics, and offering its loyal supporters a night to remember. On a field where Pumas haven't lifted a trophy in over a decade, La Máquina made it their own.