Cruz Azul Shocks América: Sepúlveda’s Brace Sends Hosts to Semifinals in Concacaf Champions Cup Thriller!

 

Cruz AzulShocks América: Sepúlveda’s Brace Sends Hosts to Semifinals in ConcacafChampions Cup Thriller!



Estadio Olímpico Universitario – April 8, 2025 – In a high-stakes rematch between Mexican football titans, Cruz Azul defeated Club América 2-1, securing their place in the Concacaf Champions Cup 2025 semifinals. Powered by a sensational brace from forward Uriel Sepúlveda, Cruz Azul broke América’s recent stranglehold and reignited one of the fiercest rivalries in Latin American football.

A Semi-Final Battle Steeped in History

Heading into the second leg after a tense 0-0 draw, both Cruz Azul and América fielded their strongest possible lineups, with the stakes at an all-time high. For Club América, it was a chance to extend their impressive record of seven straight semifinal appearances, a run that includes Concacaf titles in 2006 and 2015 

But Cruz Azul, hungry for revenge after falling to América in both the Liga MX Clausura 2024 Final and Apertura 2024 Semifinal, had other plans.

Decisive Moments That Changed the Game

In front of a roaring home crowd, Cruz Azul took control early. Sepúlveda struck twice, capitalizing on América’s defensive lapses. Despite a late push from América, including a consolation goal from Diego Valdés, the visitors couldn’t overcome the deficit.

Full Starting Lineups:

Club América XI:
Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, Brian Rodríguez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Diego Valdés, Alejandro Zendejas, Erick Sánchez.

Cruz Azul XI (featured top performers):
Uriel Sepúlveda (2 goals), Juan Escobar, Carlos Rodríguez, Erik Lira.

What’s Next?

With this result, Cruz Azul advances to the Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals for the third consecutive time, eager to finally break past the penultimate round after past exits at the hands of fellow Liga MX rivals.

Meanwhile, América will have to regroup and refocus, as their dominance in the regional tournament hits a rare speed bump.

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