Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Cruz Azul are set for battle in the Concacaf Champions Cup final on Sunday night, adding another chapter to the long rivalry between Major League Soccer and Liga MX.
The Whitecaps head to Cruz Azul sitting second in the MLS Supporters’ Shield standings and first in the Western Conference, amid a run that ranks as the best in the club’s 14-year MLS history.
Cruz Azul, meanwhile, are hoping to finish their 2024–25 season with a trophy after a disappointing end to their Clausura playoffs, where Club América eliminated them in the semifinal.
While Liga MX teams have won 18 of the last 19 Concacaf Champions Cup tournaments, the Whitecaps enter brimming with hope despite playing away, having already eliminated Pumas UNAM and CF Monterrey from the tournament.
Last year, Pachuca came out on top in another MLS vs. Liga MX battle, beating Columbus Crew SC 3–0 in the final, despite Columbus missing several key players due to stomach issues allegedly caused by food poisoning.
Will the Whitecaps become the first Canadian team to win the Champions Cup, or will Cruz Azul maintain Mexican dominance? We’ll find out soon.
Here’s all you need to know heading into Sunday.






