The Columbus Crew returned to the field for their first competitive match since the 2020 MLS Cup with a dominant 4-0 win at Nicaragua’s Real Esteli in the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League. Columbus made the trip to Managua, Nicaragua for the team’s first Champions League match since 2011.
Here’s how each Crew player performed in the first match of the Champions League:
Starters
Eloy Room (8) - Back from international duty with Curacao, Room returned to his starting spot in goal and recorded five saves to keep a clean sheet in the away leg.