Match report
Cruz Azul Defeats Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in CONCACAF Champions League
Cruz Azul
5–0
FT
Vancouver Whitecaps
Jun 2, 2025
Cruz Azul showcased their dominance by defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in a CONCACAF Champions League match on June 2, 2025. The Mexican side's performance was a testament to their strength, with goals from I. Rivero, L. Faravelli, Á. Sepúlveda, and M. Bogusz ensuring a comprehensive victory.
Key Facts
- • Cruz Azul won 5-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps in CONCACAF Champions League
- • Goals scored by I. Rivero (8'), L. Faravelli (28'), Á. Sepúlveda (37' and 50'), M. Bogusz (45')
- • Assists provided by C. Rotondi and Jorge Sánchez
- • Vancouver Whitecaps made multiple substitutions in an attempt to turn the game around
Lineups
Cruz Azul
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 K. Mier (G)
- 2 J. Sánchez (D)
- 4 W. Ditta (D)
- 33 G. Piovi (D)
- 29 C. Rotondi (D)
- 19 C. Rodríguez (M)
- 6 É. Lira (M)
- 8 L. Faravelli (M)
- 15 I. Rivero (F)
- 9 Á. Sepúlveda (F)
- 7 M. Bogusz (F)
Substitutes
- 5 J. Orozco
- 11 G. Giakoumakis
- 31 A. Morales
- 18 L. Romero
- 14 A. Gutiérrez
- 17 A. García
- 3 O. Campos
- 21 G. Fernández
- 30 E. Ochoa
- 32 C. Jiménez
- 26 C. Vargas
- 1 A. Gudiño
Vancouver Whitecaps
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Takaoka (G)
- 18 É. Ocampo (D)
- 4 R. Veselinović (D)
- 33 T. Blackmon (D)
- 3 S. Adekugbe (D)
- 45 P. Vite (M)
- 20 A. Cubas (M)
- 26 J. Ngando (M)
- 22 A. Ahmed (F)
- 24 B. White (F)
- 7 J. Nelson (F)
Substitutes
- 11 E. Sabbi
- 2 M. Laborda
- 13 R. Priso
- 14 D. Ríos
- 15 B. Utvik
- 32 I. Boehmer
- 28 T. Johnson
- 27 G. Bovalina
- 12 Belal Halbouni
- 30 A. Zendejas
- 59 J. Badwal
- 19 D. Kreilach
Timeline
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8' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalI. Rivero · Assist: C. Rotondi
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28' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalL. Faravelli
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37' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Sepúlveda · Assist: C. Rotondi
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45' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalM. Bogusz
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46' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Nelson · On: E. Sabbi
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46' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 2Off: É. Ocampo · On: Mathías Laborda
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50' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Sepúlveda · Assist: Jorge Sánchez
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63' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Vite · On: R. Priso
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65' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardR. Veselinović
Foul
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67' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Rivero · On: J. Orozco
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67' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Bogusz · On: G. Giakoumakis
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77' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3Off: Á. Sepúlveda · On: A. Morales
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77' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Faravelli · On: L. Romero
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80' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Ngando · On: D. Ríos
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86' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Veselinović · On: B. Utvik
Match Stats
| Stat | Cruz Azul | Vancouver Whitecaps |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 0 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 549 | 268 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 0 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 493 | 213 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Cruz Azul opened the scoring early with a goal from I. Rivero in the 8th minute, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ Three consecutive goals in the 28th, 37th, and 45th minutes from L. Faravelli, Á. Sepúlveda, and M. Bogusz respectively, further demoralized the Vancouver Whitecaps