Match report
Cruz Azul Defeats Seattle Sounders 4-1 in CONCACAF Champions League
Cruz Azul
4–1
FT
Seattle Sounders
Mar 12, 2025
Cruz Azul dominated Seattle Sounders in their CONCACAF Champions League match, sealing a 4-1 victory. The game saw early contributions from C. Rodríguez and Á. Sepúlveda, with Seattle Sounders managing a goal through D. Musovski, but Cruz Azul maintained their lead through strong team effort.
Key Facts
- • Cruz Azul: 4 goals, scored by C. Rodríguez (33'), Á. Sepúlveda (71', penalty), L. Romero (85'), and J. Sánchez (88')
- • Seattle Sounders: 1 goal, scored by D. Musovski (74')
- • Cruz Azul received multiple yellow cards, with C. Rotondi, C. Rodríguez, and M. Bogusz cautioned
- • Seattle Sounders made several substitutions to try and turn the game, including P. Arriola, J. Ferreira, J. Morris, and A. Roldan
- • VAR reviewed a card for C. Roldan (39')
Lineups
Cruz Azul
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 23 K. Mier (G)
- 2 J. Sánchez (D)
- 4 W. Ditta (D)
- 33 G. Piovi (D)
- 29 C. Rotondi (D)
- 6 É. Lira (M)
- 15 I. Rivero (M)
- 8 L. Faravelli (M)
- 19 C. Rodríguez (M)
- 9 Á. Sepúlveda (F)
- 7 M. Bogusz (F)
Substitutes
- 18 L. Romero
- 14 A. Gutiérrez
- 21 G. Fernández
- 5 J. Orozco
- 30 E. Ochoa
- 10 A. Montaño
- 26 C. Vargas
- 1 A. Gudiño
- 17 A. García
- 31 A. Morales
- 35 L. Gutiérrez
- 41 B. Gamboa
Seattle Sounders
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 24 S. Frei (G)
- 28 Y. Gómez (D)
- 25 J. Ragen (D)
- 5 N. Tolo (D)
- 16 A. Roldan (M)
- 18 O. Vargas (M)
- 7 C. Roldan (M)
- 17 P. Arriola (M)
- 9 J. Ferreira (F)
- 13 J. Morris (F)
- 11 A. Rusnák (F)
Substitutes
- 14 P. Rothrock
- 75 D. Leyva
- 19 D. Musovski
- 85 K. Kossa-Rienzi
- 93 G. Minoungou
- 15 J. Bell
- 29 J. Castro
- 6 João Paulo
- 33 C. Baker
- 39 S. Hawkins
- 26 A. Thomas
Timeline
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33' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalC. Rodríguez · Assist: G. Piovi
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38' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardC. Rotondi
Argument
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39' Seattle Sounders Var · Card reviewedC. Roldan
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45'+4 Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardC. Rodríguez
Argument
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46' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Arriola · On: P. Rothrock
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50' Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardO. Vargas
Foul
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64' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ferreira · On: D. Leyva
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65' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Faravelli · On: L. Romero
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66' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Morris · On: D. Musovski
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71' Cruz Azul Goal · PenaltyÁ. Sepúlveda
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74' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalD. Musovski
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76' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Rivero · On: A. Gutiérrez
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79' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Roldan · On: K. Kossa-Rienzi
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79' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 5Off: Nouhou Tolo · On: G. Minoungou
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80' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow CardM. Bogusz
Foul
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85' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalL. Romero · Assist: C. Rotondi
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86' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Bogusz · On: G. Fernández
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86' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 4Off: Á. Sepúlveda · On: J. Orozco
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88' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalJorge Sánchez · Assist: C. Rodríguez
Match Stats
| Stat | Cruz Azul | Seattle Sounders |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 484 | 327 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 411 | 258 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Cruz Azul's early goal from C. Rodríguez in the 33rd minute set the tone for the match, providing early momentum.
- ▸ The penalty conversion by Á. Sepúlveda in the 71st minute further cemented Cruz Azul's control, despite a brief Seattle Sounders response through D. Musovski.