The Cruz Azul team will seek their place in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup by facing the Seattle Sounders of MLS at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium. In the first leg, which took place last week at Lumen Field, both teams failed to score, leaving the series completely open for the return leg.
Vicente Sánchez, coach of Cruz Azul, expects a more dynamic matchup with a favorable outcome for his team. "Every day we are working to improve performance; at Cruz Azul we need results, we need to win," he mentioned at a press conference, showing his determination to seek victory.
Sánchez's outlook is clouded by the probable absence of forward Giorgios Giakoumakis, who was injured during training. On the other hand, Seattle's strategist, Brian Schmetzer, highlighted his team's experience in the tournament, having been champions in 2022, though he also acknowledged the quality of their rivals and the importance of defensive performance.
The return match between Cruz Azul and Seattle Sounders will take place on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 PM at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium. In case of a scoreless tie, extra time will be played; however, a tie with goals would benefit the American team, as the away goal is the first tiebreaker. Cruz Azul's defensive task will be crucial to secure their pass to the next round of the competition. The Machine will seek to seal the series and advance to the quarterfinals!
