Vancouver FC falls 3-0 in first leg vs. Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup

By Canadian Press on February 4, 2026.

LANGLEY — Vancouver FC is off to a rough start in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The Canadian Premier League side lost 3-0 to Cruz Azul in the first leg of round one play on Wednesday at Willoughby Community Park.

Jose Paradela, Amaury Morales and Agustin Palavecino each scored for the Mexican side.

Paradela scored in the 22nd minute, with Morales doubling the lead just before half in the 44th minute. Palavecino sealed the scoring in the 64th minute.

Vancouver FC qualified for the tournament thanks to making the Canadian Championship final last year, which it lost 4-2 to Major League Soccer side, Vancouver Whitecaps.

Vancouver FC and Cruz Azul will meet in Mexico City for the second leg next Thursday to decide who advances in the tournament.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 4, 2026.

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