Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Championship Chances Assessment: Believe in the Mexican Representative
Cruz Azul vs Vancouver: Who will get their hands on the gold trophy? The Champions Cup final promises to be tense with the advantage leaning towards the Mexican representative.
The 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup final betweenCruz Azul vs Vancouvertakes place at8:00 a.m. June 2 (Vietnam time), is not only a match between the two best teams in the tournament but also an opportunity to continue writing history. Cruz Azul has the chance to equal the championship record with Club America, while Vancouver is eager to become the first MLS club to win the title in Mexico in 90 minutes of regulation.
Cruz Azul – Home advantage and superior history
Under the guidance of coach Vicente Sanchez, Cruz Azul is showing outstanding strength. After 4 matches at this year's Champions Cup, the Mexican team scored 15 goals and only conceded 3. Notably, theywon all four home games, including3 clean sheetsat Estadio Olimpico Universitario.
ForwardAngel Sepulvedais a fearsome explosive with 7 goals, leading the list of top scorers. In the goal, goalkeeper Kevin Mier also left a strong impression with his miraculous saves.
Cruz Azul currently holds the streak8 consecutive home winsand have never been behind in this year's Champions Cup. History is also on their side whennever lost to any MLS representative at home, most recently a 4-1 win over Seattle Sounders in the round of 16.
Vancouver Whitecaps – Comeback spirit and desire to write history
Vancouver entered the final on an emotional note, having fallen behind repeatedly but still managed to come back in spectacular fashion in each round, including victories over Mexican opponents Pumas and Monterrey on away goals.
Despite the lack of a captainRyan Gauld(injury) andSebastian Berhalter(suspension), but Vancouver still has prominent names likeBrian White(6 goals) and Pedro Vite.
However, Vancouvernever won in Mexico, and MLS teams as wellnever won here in 90 minutes. Their recent form and head-to-head record (only 1 win in the last 5 matches) puts their ability to create an earthquake into question.
Who has a better chance of winning?
With home ground advantage, stable form, squad depth and history of support,Cruz Azul is rated higherin this confrontation. Vancouver has fighting spirit and surprise, but against a comprehensive opponent like Cruz Azul, the Canadian representative's hope will depend on the ability to defend and take full advantage of opportunities.
Score prediction: Cruz Azul 3-1 Vancouver
