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Washington Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Cruz Azul beats the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 for the CONCACAF Champions Cup title
MEXICO CITY — Ángel Sepúlveda scored twice and Cruz Azul routed the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 on Sunday to win its seventh CONCACAF Champions Cup. Sepúlveda finished with a tournament-best nine goals. Ignacio Rivero, Lorenzo Faravelli and Mateusz Bogusz also scored for Cruz Azul, which built a 4-0 lead by halftime. The Liga MX club tied crosstown rival Club America for most titles in the tournament. It was Cruz Azul's first title since 2013-14 when La Máquina beat Tijuana. The Whitecaps were looking to make history as the first Canadian team to win the tournament, and the first winner from Major League Soccer since the Seattle Sounders in 2022. 'Cruz Azul is a club that demands a lot,' Cruz Azul coach Vicente Sánchez said through a translator. 'We prepared ourselves for this final. We had two weeks to prepare ourselves for this match, so we had a couple of friendly matches. Some players went to the national team. We knew this team, this rival.' Cruz Azul had four shots on goal in the first half and scored on all of them. La Máquina took advantage of a defensive lapse by the Whitecaps and Ignacio Rivero coolly finished with his left foot in the seventh minute in front of cheering home fans at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Faravelli's goal came after a similar defensive lapse, struck from distance and went into the net after hitting the post. After Sepúlveda's sliding goal in the 37th, Bogusz added a goal in the 45th just before the teams went into the break. Sepúlveda added another goal on a header in the 50th. It was Cruz Azul goalkeeper Kevin Mier's fourth clean sheet of the tournament. The Whitecaps had no shots on goal during the match. 'I think that the main thing was that we were not able to come out with the calmness and confidence, and we were up against a team that came out very confident, playing at their home turf and and also in front of a great home crowd. So that was, I think, the main decider,' Whitecaps coach Jesper Sorensen said. Vancouver was without Sebastian Berhalter because of yellow card accumulation. He scored in both legs of the semifinal against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. The Whitecaps had hoped that captain Ryan Gauld would return from a knee injury in time for the game but he was not available. Cruz Azul advanced with a two-legged victory over UANL Tigres. Sanchez, who took over as interim coach of La Máquina in January, was peppered with questions after the match about his future with the team. He fell to his knees and sobbed on the field after the final whistle. 'I don't know about the future. It's one day at a time,' Sanchez said. 'I don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. We have to enjoy today with the people that supported us, with fans. And tomorrow we'll see, the decision does not depend on me.' It was the first meeting between the Whitecaps and Cruz Azul. ___ AP soccer:
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Live stream CONCACAF Champions Cup final from anywhere, What TV channel?
The Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps live stream in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final is the biggest club game soccer has to offer in North America. It's been one hell of a ride to get here but it's Mexico vs Canada to decide the continent's premier club side. Plus, with a spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup also up for grabs, you need to know how to watch CONCACAF Champions Cup final live streams from anywhere. And don't worry if you're abroad right now — because you can watch it all from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE. ► Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps takes place on Sunday, June 1.• Time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. BST (Mon) / 11 a.m. AEST (Mon)• FREE — CONCACAF Go (U.K. / AUS / RoW)• U.S. — Fox Sports via Sling TV• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free The only unbeaten team left standing in this season's tournament, Cruz Azul are looking for their latest slice of Champions Cup history. In a record ninth final, La Máquina are seeking a seventh title to tie them level with Club América on the all-time list. Vicente Sánchez's side have reached the final with a 15-3 scoreline but must do without Andrés Montano, who misses the final through injury. They will, however, count on Ángel Sepulveda who leads the tournament scoring charts this season with seven goals. Vancouver, meanwhile, have their own record to claim. No Canadian side has ever won the Champions Cup, so Jesper Sorensen's team are doing this for the Great White North in the bear pit of Mexico City against a home side. Captain Ryan Gauld may make the squad after missing much of the campaign because of a long-standing knee injury, but Sebastian Berhalter is certain to miss out through suspension. Keep an eye out for six-goal Brian White, who bagged in both legs of a stunning semi-final mauling of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Here's how to watch Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps live streams in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final live online and from anywhere, including for free. Those in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and many more countries from around the world – essentially any territory that isn't in North or Central America – can watch Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps live streams in the CONCACAF Champions Cup for free via CONCACAF's YouTube channel or its CONCACAF Go streaming service. Fans in Mexico will also be able to watch all of the action for FREE as streaming service Tubi has gained the rights to show the CONCACAF Champions Cup Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps final. Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final live streams will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service? You can still watch CONCACAF Champions Cup live streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for soccer fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market right now. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Save over 60% on NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're visiting the U.S. and want to watch your usual free U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to a service listed here and watch the CONCACAF Champions Cup action just as you would at home. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the CONCACAF Champions Cup final live streams of Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps on Fox Sports, which is available with most cable TV packages. For cord-cutters, one option is Sling TV. The Sling Blue package is priced from $45.99 per month and it comes with more than 40 channels including Fox Sports. Even better, you can usually get up to 50% off your first month. Or you could go for Fubo. Its Pro Plan costs $84.99 per month but gives you 200+ channels, including Fox Sports, and lots more for sports fans to enjoy. If you're traveling outside of the U.S. but have one of these subscriptions, you can watch CONCACAF Champions Cup live streams by using a VPN such as NordVPN. Sling TV offers two packages, both of which start from $46 a month. The Sling Blue plan comes with 40-plus channels, including Fox Sports and NBC in selected markets. If you live in the U.K., then you're in luck when it comes to watching CONCACAF Champions Cup live streams, including the Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps final. As we've outlined above, CONCACAF Champions Cup live streams will be available for free on CONCACAF's YouTube channel or its CONCACAF Go streaming service. Traveling outside the U.K.? Don't worry — you can unblock your usual stream with NordVPN. Canadians can watch CONCACAF Champions Cup, including the Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps final, live streams via streaming service, OneSoccer. A membership for OneSoccer starts at $12.99/month. Alternatively, a one-year pass can be purchased for $119.99. Canadians traveling abroad who want to watch on their usual service can use a VPN such as NordVPN to make your streaming device believe it's back home in Canada. Soccer fans in Central America, South America and the Caribbean will be able to watch every match of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, including the Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps final, as Disney Plus has the rights to the tournament. The price of Disney Plus varies by country and plan so it is worth visiting their website for full details. Traveling outside your county? Don't worry — you can unblock your usual stream with NordVPN. Cruz Azul Real Hope 2–0 (A), 5–0 (H) 7–0 on aggregate, R1Seattle Sounders 0-0 (A), 4-1 (H) 4-1 on aggregate, Last 16America 0-0 (A), 2-1 (H) 2-1 on aggregate, QFUANL 1-1 (A), 1-0 (H) 2-1 on aggregate, SF Vancouver Whitecaps Saprissa 1-2 (A), 2-0 (H) 3-2 on aggregate, R1Monterrey 1-1 (H), 2-2 (A) 3-3 on aggregate, win on away goals, Last 16UNAM 1-1 (H) 2-2 (A) 3-3 on aggregate, win on away goals, QFInter Miami 2-0 (H), 3-1 (A) 5-1 on aggregate, SF We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
💔 Tension between Cruz Azul and their manager ahead of Concachampions final
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Information has started to circulate that the situation is tense in La Noria. This is because after the defeat against América in the Liga Mx semifinals, it seems that Vicente Sánchez's hours as a cement strategist are numbered. 🔥 🔥 🔥 🚂🚂🚂La cosa está muy brava en Cruz Azul Me dicen que Vicente Sanchez y Rubens Valenzuela han pedido que se les renueve si o si el contrato o no dirigen el 1 de junio en CONCACAF Info en desarrollo… — CESAR CABALLERO (@ccaballero10) May 20, 2025 Vicente seems to be on thin ice and his future in La Noria is uncertain, will he make it to the Concachampions final or will we have a change of coach in La Máquina? We're reading you... 📸 RODRIGO OROPEZA - AFP or licensors
