Cruz Azul is preparing to face Real Hope from Haiti in the first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup. The match will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Cibao Stadium, at 19:00 hours, central Mexico time. The game will be available to watch for free through the Tubi app.
Regarding the player roster, Erik Lira was not called up as a precaution due to recent muscle discomfort. Jorge Sánchez will also be absent after suffering a muscle injury in the match against Tijuana. Meanwhile, Mateus Bogusz continues to work on his adaptation for his soon incorporation into the team.
Cruz Azul arrives at this match with strong performance, having won their last two games against Necaxa and Tijuana. On the other hand, Real Hope from Haiti has not played an official match since December 2024, when they secured victory against Moca in the CFU Club Championships.
As for both teams' qualification for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, Cruz Azul secured their participation after reaching the final of the Clausura 2024, where they lost to América. Meanwhile, Real Hope earned their spot in the tournament by finishing third in the Caribbean Cup.
For this match, head coach Vicente Sánchez will not be able to count on three important players in the squad. The game promises to be exciting, and Publimetro Mexico will closely follow the development of the match, as well as keep the public informed about the latest news in the sports realm.
