Match report

Cruz Azul Defeats Vancouver FC 5-0 in CONCACAF Champions League

Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul
5–0
FT
Vancouver FC
Vancouver FC
Feb 13, 2026

Cruz Azul delivered a formidable performance, defeating Vancouver FC 5-0 in their latest CONCACAF Champions League match. Leading scorers L. Romero and J. Rodarte were instrumental, setting the tone early with goals and maintaining their lead throughout the game. The victory solidifies Cruz Azul's position in the competition and leaves Vancouver FC searching for answers.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cruz Azul 5–0 Vancouver FC
  • • L. Romero scored three goals, including two in quick succession at minutes 37 and 45
  • • J. Rodarte scored at minute 68
  • • N. Ibáñez scored at minute 74
  • • Willer Ditta received a yellow card at minute 15 and was substituted out at minute 46

Lineups

Cruz Azul

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 E. Ochoa (G)
  • 31 A. Morales (D)
  • 4 W. Ditta (D)
  • 17 A. Garcia (D)
  • 22 J. Rodarte
  • 3 O. Campos (D)
  • 18 L. Romero (M)
  • 16 J. Marquez (M)
  • 10 A. Montano (M)
  • 20 J. Paradela (F)
  • 21 G. Fernandez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gudino
  • 40 B. Salgado
  • 33 G. Piovi
  • 6 E. Lira
  • 8 A. Palavecino
  • 19 C. Rodriguez
  • 24 E. Sanchez
  • 28 D. Valdez
  • 11 C. Ebere
  • 7 N. Ibanez
  • 34 M. Levy
  • 29 C. Rotondi

Vancouver FC

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Irving (G)
  • 2 P. Gee (D)
  • 5 M. Campagna (D)
  • 30 T. Field (D)
  • 3 M. Doner (M)
  • 21 M. Polisi (M)
  • 6 D. Pecile (M)
  • 23 K. Proctor (M)
  • 8 L. Toomey
  • 10 M. Amissi (F)
  • 7 E. Bah

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Crawford
  • 13 D. Norman
  • 14 T. Campbell
  • 15 A. Ouattara
  • 18 T. Powell
  • 20 N. Mezquida
  • 34 Matheus de Souza

Timeline

  1. Cruz Azul
    15' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    Willer Ditta

    Foul

  2. Cruz Azul
    37' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Romero · Assist: J. Marquez
  3. Cruz Azul
    45' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Romero
  4. Cruz Azul
    46' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willer Ditta · On: Erik Lira
  5. Cruz Azul
    46' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Marquez · On: C. Rodríguez
  6. Cruz Azul
    46' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Paradela · On: N. Ibáñez
  7. Cruz Azul
    55' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Campos · On: D. Valdez
  8. Vancouver FC
    55' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Proctor · On: T. Crawford
  9. Vancouver FC
    55' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Toomey · On: D. Norman
  10. Vancouver FC
    55' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Damiano Pecile · On: A. Ouattara
  11. Cruz Azul
    62' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Romero
  12. Vancouver FC
    65' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Polisi · On: N. Mezquida
  13. Cruz Azul
    68' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rodarte · Assist: A. Montaño
  14. Vancouver FC
    70' Vancouver FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Bah · On: T. Campbell
  15. Cruz Azul
    74' Cruz Azul Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Ibáñez
  16. Vancouver FC
    82' Vancouver FC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Norman

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cruz Azul Vancouver FC
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 80%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 3
Corners 8 0
Total Passes 567 252
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 2.52 0.15
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 491 202
Shots Inside Box 10 0
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cruz Azul took the lead early with two quick goals from L. Romero at minutes 37 and 45, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The introduction of Erik Lira and C. Rodríguez as substitutes in the 46th minute helped maintain pressure on Vancouver FC, leading to more goals