Match report

Cruz Azul Secures 3-0 Victory Over Vancouver FC in Champions League Clash

Vancouver FC
Vancouver FC
0–3
FT
Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul
Feb 5, 2026

Cruz Azul secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Vancouver FC in the CONCACAF Champions League, with goals from J. Paradela, A. Morales, and A. Palavecino. Vancouver struggled to find their footing after an early yellow card to Damiano Pecile, and Cruz Azul capitalized on their early advantage to seal the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Vancouver FC 0-3 Cruz Azul
  • • J. Paradela scored the opening goal for Cruz Azul in the 22nd minute
  • • A. Morales doubled the lead for Cruz Azul in the 44th minute
  • • A. Palavecino sealed the victory for Cruz Azul in the 65th minute
  • • Damiano Pecile received a yellow card for Vancouver FC in the 2nd minute

Lineups

Vancouver FC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 E. Ochoa
  • 4 W. Ditta
  • 6 E. Lira
  • 33 G. Piovi
  • 31 A. Morales
  • 8 A. Palavecino
  • 16 J. Marquez
  • 29 C. Rotondi
  • 20 J. Paradela
  • 19 C. Rodriguez
  • 21 G. Fernandez

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gudino
  • 40 B. Salgado
  • 3 O. Campos
  • 22 J. Rodarte
  • 36 R. Gonzalez
  • 10 A. Montano
  • 28 D. Valdez
  • 34 M. Levy
  • 35 K. Velazquez
  • 18 L. Romero
  • 24 E. Sanchez

Cruz Azul

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Irving
  • 3 M. Doner
  • 2 P. Gee
  • 5 M. Campagna
  • 30 T. Field
  • 12 T. Crawford
  • 8 L. Toomey
  • 6 D. Pecile
  • 21 M. Polisi
  • 7 E. Bah
  • 10 M. Amissi

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Frank
  • 43 T. Marsden
  • 13 D. Norman
  • 20 N. Mezquida
  • 28 N. Nadeau
  • 15 A. Ouattara
  • 29 K. Podgorni
  • 18 T. Powell
  • 14 T. Campbell
  • 47 L. Friend
  • 24 H. Godbout
  • 23 K. Proctor

Timeline

  1. Vancouver FC
    2' Vancouver FC Card · Yellow Card
    Damiano Pecile

    Foul

  2. Cruz Azul
    22' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Paradela · Assist: G. Fernández
  3. Cruz Azul
    30' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    G. Piovi

    Foul

  4. Cruz Azul
    44' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Morales
  5. Vancouver FC
    46' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Piovi · On: J. Rodarte
  6. Cruz Azul
    65' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Palavecino · Assist: G. Fernández
  7. Vancouver FC
    66' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Rotondi · On: O. Campos
  8. Vancouver FC
    66' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Palavecino · On: D. Valdez
  9. Cruz Azul
    66' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Toomey · On: N. Mezquida
  10. Cruz Azul
    67' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Crawford · On: D. Norman
  11. Cruz Azul
    67' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Damiano Pecile · On: K. Proctor
  12. Vancouver FC
    76' Vancouver FC Var · Penalty cancelled
    Elage Bah
  13. Cruz Azul
    82' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    J. Paradela

    Time wasting

  14. Cruz Azul
    83' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Polisi · On: A. Ouattara
  15. Vancouver FC
    83' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Paradela · On: L. Romero
  16. Cruz Azul
    90'+3 Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Bah · On: T. Powell
  17. Cruz Azul
    90'+5 Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    Willer Ditta

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Vancouver FC Cruz Azul
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 74% 91%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 20
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 256 604
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 2.21 2.17
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 189 550
Shots Inside Box 5 16
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Damiano Pecile set the tone for Vancouver FC's defensive struggles, allowing Cruz Azul to control the match
  • ▸ J. Paradela's goal in the 22nd minute established Cruz Azul's early dominance and put Vancouver on the back foot
  • ▸ Cruz Azul's second goal by A. Morales just before halftime further demoralized Vancouver FC and cemented their lead