Pachuca clinches CONCACAF Champions Cup by defeating Columbus Crew

Pachuca

capital of the Mexican state of Hidalgo Christopher Columbus

Italian navigator, explorer, and colonist (1451–1506)

Highlights

Mexican club Pachuca secured their sixth CONCACAF Champions Cup title by triumphing over Columbus Crew.
The reigning MLS Cup champions suffered a 3-0 defeat against their Mexican opponents.
Pachuca's victory paves their way to the FIFA Club World Cup while denying Columbus Crew the chance to participate.

Story

MLS's 2022 Concacaf title win didn't mean the U.S. and Canada's soccer league is better than Mexico's Liga MX. The Crew lost 2-0 to Pachuca, ending their chance to win the championship. Pachuca will play in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. LAFC lost to Leon last year. The Crew lost in Pachuca due to the high altitude. Pachuca has a strong record in Concacaf matches. Pachuca outplayed the Crew, winning 3-0. Pachuca's win shows Mexico's dominance in the tournament. Mexican clubs have won 18 of the last 19 editions. The Crew will now focus on league play. They have done well in the MLS season. Pachuca's victory means they qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup next year in the U.S.

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