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The 2025 CONCACAF Champions League final between América and Cruz Azul was the most competitive match in recent years. After regular time, the global score was tied at 3–3. In the penalty shootout, Cruz Azul converted all four of their attempts, while América missed one, giving Cruz Azul a 4–3 win on penalties. With this result, Cruz Azul achieved the rare treble: having won the Apertura 2024, Clausura 2025, and now the Champions League.
Cruz Azul’s Third Consecutive Final
Cruz Azul reached their third straight final of the season. They had previously won both domestic tournaments. The team finished with the best overall record in the league, totaling 42 points. As champions of both the Apertura and Clausura, they made history: no other club in the modern era had ever played three consecutive finals in a single season. In the Champions League, they eliminated Monterrey in the semifinals with a 4–2 aggregate score. During the knockout stage, they scored 12 goals and conceded just 5.
América’s Path to the Final
América, who finished second in the overall standings with 39 points, reached the final after a tough semifinal against the Portland Timbers. They won 3–2 on aggregate. In the quarterfinals, they narrowly defeated New England 2–1. América went into the final as slight favorites due to their strong defensive play. They had conceded only three goals in the Champions League before the final. Nevertheless, Cruz Azul capitalized on key moments and converted their chances when it mattered most in the decisive shootout.
