Pachuca Dominates CONCACAF Finals!
A Liga MX Team’s Golden Moment
Pachuca stormed to victory, clinching the CONCACAF Champions League title with a decisive 3-0 win over Columbus Crew. This triumph ends a seven-year title drought and punches their ticket to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The “Tuzos” triumph over Columbus Crew secures a spot at the Club World Cup, with a scores and odds type victory.
In a bit of Liga MX standings history, Pachuca, with 7 Liga MX titles under its belt disputed in intense Liga MX matchups, had entered the Liga MX in the 2014 Clausura tournament. Pachuca made a dramatic entry into the playoffs after overturning a 3-0 deficit against all Liga MX odds to win 3-4 in the last 15 minutes of the game against Querétaro at Estadio Corregidora. This victory secured another playoff spot at the time for the Tuzos, qualifying in sixth place on the leaderboard and letting them into the great ones of the Liga MX teams.
| Competition | Years |
|---|---|
| CONCACAF Champions Cup winner | 2023-2024, 2007-2008, 2006-2007 |
| CONCACAF Champions League winner | 2023-2024, 2016-2017 |
| Mexican Champion Apertura | 2022-2023, 2003-2004 |
| Mexican Clausura champion | 2015-2016, 2006-2007 |
| Mexican champion | 2015-2016, 2006-2007 |
| Copa Sudamericana winner | 2006 |
Rondón’s Roar
The hero of the day was Venezuelan striker Salomón Rondón, who netted twice, showing he’s got the golden touch. His goals in the 12th and 67th minutes were a masterclass in finishing. Emilio Rodríguez added another goal in the 34th minute, sealing Columbus Crew’s fate. This info woulda made a splash in the picks and parlays!
Sixth Time’s the Charm
This victory marks Pachuca’s sixth CONCACAF title, adding another feather to their cap. Previously, they won in 2002, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2017.
Next Stop: Club World Cup
With this win, Pachuca joins Monterrey, León, and Seattle Sounders as CONCACAF’s representatives at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The ‘Tuzos’ will also compete in the revamped FIFA Intercontinental Cup later this year.
Player of the Match
Rondón, now the tournament’s top scorer with nine goals, was thrilled. “Pachuca gave me a second chance, and now I’m a CONCACAF champion. It’s not just me; it’s a team effort,” said the 34-year-old, who was also named the tournament’s MVP.
| Club | Titles |
|---|---|
| América | 7 |
| Cruz Azul | 6 |
| Pachuca | 6 |
| Monterrey | 5 |
| Pumas | 3 |
| Saprissa | 3 |
| Olimpia | 2 |
Final Whistle
Pachuca’s win hits the spot, and, with PointSpreads Expert Picks doing what they do best, it’s good to keep an eye on the ‘Tuzos’, since they’re on a roll.
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