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LAFC vs. Cruz Azul: Quarterfinal Clash Ignites Concacaf
8 Apr
Summary
- LAFC is unbeaten in 10 matches under new coach Marc Dos Santos.
- Cruz Azul, Liga MX leaders, routed Vancouver FC 8-0 in round one.
- The winner secures entry into the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Cruz Azul are set to clash in the first leg of their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal at BMO Stadium on Tuesday night. LAFC enters the match with an undefeated streak of 10 games under new head coach Marc Dos Santos, highlighted by a commanding 6-0 win over Orlando City SC.
Cruz Azul, a formidable opponent and current leaders in Liga MX, presents a significant challenge. They demonstrated their power by defeating Vancouver FC 8-0 in the previous round, a stark contrast to the team that eliminated LAFC from the MLS Cup playoffs last November. The Mexican club is ranked first in the Concacaf Club Rankings, with LAFC ranked fourth.
The quarterfinal series involves two legs, with the second leg scheduled for April 14 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico. This move from their traditional home at Estadio Azteca is due to renovations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will earn a coveted spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
