In 1990, Cruz Azul ended a 20-year title drought at Ciudad Universitaria of UNAM. Now, in 2025, the cement workers are only 90 minutes away from repeating the feat of being crowned in that venue.
Upon hearing the news, the Pumas fans reacted with discontent. The supporters of the auriazul team expressed their displeasure towards the management for allowing Cruz Azul a favorable opportunity to be crowned by renting the stadium.
Some of the fans' reactions were as follows: "I think that was the worst mistake they could have made." "Honestly, the management has gone too far, a reflection of how they have treated Pumas for a long time. Money before sports." "It’s a disgrace. The rectorate is a nest of corrupt individuals." "Just wait until there are 2 finals."
Cruz Azul now focuses on the next objective: the grand final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Vancouver. This news has hit Pumas supporters like a cold shower, who have shown their discontent on social media at the possibility of the final being played at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, and Cruz Azul being crowned there.
Although the home venue for the final has not yet been defined, the sky-blue team closed this stage with twelve points and a positive goal difference of +4, while Vancouver only secured 9 points. This positions Cruz Azul as the favorite to face the Canadians on June 1 in Mexico City.
Estadio Olímpico Universitario has not witnessed a champion team since 2011, when Pumas achieved the last international title in that venue, defeating Tigres 1-0 in a thrilling match after drawing 1-1 in the first leg.
