Match report
Cruz Azul Defeats Real du Cap 2-0 in CONCACAF Champions League
Real du Cap
0–2
FT
Cruz Azul
Feb 5, 2025
Cruz Azul showcased their dominance in the CONCACAF Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Real du Cap. The game saw early pressure from Cruz Azul, leading to a well-placed goal by Á. Sepúlveda in the 38th minute. Real du Cap struggled to find their rhythm, leading to a second goal from an own goal by J. Guillaume in the 83rd minute. Cruz Azul's tactical substitutions also played a crucial role in maintaining their lead and securing a valuable win.
Key Facts
- • Cruz Azul defeated Real du Cap 2-0 in the CONCACAF Champions League.
- • Á. Sepúlveda scored the first goal for Cruz Azul in the 38th minute.
- • J. Guillaume's own goal sealed the victory for Cruz Azul in the 83rd minute.
- • Real du Cap's Michel Huguens received a yellow card in the 2nd minute.
- • Cruz Azul made multiple substitutions, including A. Morales, A. Gutiérrez, and Á. Sepúlveda.
Lineups
Real du Cap
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Elien (G)
- 25 E. Duce (D)
- 14 H. Michel (D)
- 2 P. Pierre-Louis (D)
- 16 Y. Dort (D)
- 30 W. Pierre (M)
- 8 D. Saint-Fleur (M)
- 11 S. Mondestin (M)
- 10 J. Jeudy (M)
- 7 A. Éxilus (M)
- 28 W. Leazard (F)
Substitutes
- 18 S. Joseph
- 20 R. Intervil
- 13 R. Chéry
- 4 J. Guillaume
- 5 M. Blaise
- 17 D. Ulysse
- 9 V. Oxema
- 21 S. Lucien
- 31 L. Odelus
- 23 S. Pierre
- 3 M. Colo
Cruz Azul
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Gudiño (G)
- 4 W. Ditta (D)
- 33 G. Piovi (D)
- 5 J. Orozco (D)
- 15 I. Rivero (M)
- 8 L. Faravelli (M)
- 14 A. Gutiérrez (M)
- 3 O. Campos (M)
- 18 L. Romero (F)
- 31 A. Morales (F)
- 9 Á. Sepúlveda (F)
Substitutes
- 10 A. Montaño
- 37 C. Valdivia
- 21 G. Fernández
- 17 A. García
- 19 C. Rodríguez
- 23 K. Mier
- 11 G. Giakoumakis
- 29 C. Rotondi
- 30 E. Ochoa
- 40 J. Durán
- 26 C. Vargas
Timeline
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2' Real du Cap Card · Yellow CardMichel Huguens
Foul
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38' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Sepúlveda
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54' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Morales · On: A. Montaño
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55' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Romero · On: C. Valdivia
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56' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Faravelli · On: G. Fernández
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60' Real du Cap subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Leazard · On: S. Joseph
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60' Real du Cap subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Mondestin · On: R. Intervil
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64' Real du Cap subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Pierre · On: R. Chéry
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68' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gutiérrez · On: A. García
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79' Real du Cap subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Duce · On: J. Guillaume
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80' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 5Off: Á. Sepúlveda · On: C. Rodríguez
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83' Cruz Azul Goal · Own GoalJ. Guillaume
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90'+3 Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardA. García
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Real du Cap | Cruz Azul |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 83% |
| Offsides | 6 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 21 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 345 | 550 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 13 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 265 | 457 |
| Shots Inside Box | 1 | 17 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card to Michel Huguens in the 2nd minute set a defensive tone for Real du Cap, limiting their attacking options.
- ▸ Á. Sepúlveda's goal in the 38th minute gave Cruz Azul a crucial advantage, setting the stage for their victory.
- ▸ J. Guillaume's own goal in the 83rd minute sealed Cruz Azul's win, making it difficult for Real du Cap to mount a comeback.