Cruz Azul qualified to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final after defeating Tigres by a 1-0 score in the 2nd leg of their Semifinal series. In a very even match, Cruz Azul had the advantage of an away goal that gave them the ticket should the match remain scoreless but a late goal was able to get to the final where they will face off against Vancouver Whitecaps. The win allows them to be able to host the final, which will take place on June 1st.
The 1st half started as both teams came out with their best teams available, as they looked for that CONCACAF Champions Cup final.