The Tuzos of Pachuca achieved a resounding victory 3-0 over the Columbus Crew in the final of the first edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup. This victory not only gave them the trophy, but also a significant financial prize and a ticket to next year’s Club World Cup.
The Concacaf Champions Cup, formerly known as the Concacaf Champions League, has introduced an economic improvement for the champion. The Concacaf Confederation had previously announced that, starting in 2024, the champion would receive more than 5 million dollars in financial distributions and awards. “In each edition, Starting in 2024, the champion of the Concacaf Champions Cup will receive more than $5 million in financial distributions and prize money,” the Confederation mentioned before the start of the competition.
This change represents a significant increase compared to the Concacaf Champions League era. “An increase of more than five times compared to the Concacaf Champions League era,” they explained in the statement. With this, the Tuzos secured $5 million after winning the Concacaf Champions Cup.
The Hidalgo team celebrates three important awards after their victory over the Columbus Crew. In addition to lifting the Confederate trophy, Pachuca secured its ticket for the 2025 Club World Cup and received financial compensation of 5 million dollars. This victory also allowed them to equal Cruz Azul in Concacaf with six titles, both positioning themselves as the second most winners in the tournament.
Liga MX teams continue to dominate the competition. America remains in first place with seven trophies, followed by Cruz Azul and Pachuca with six, Rayados de Monterrey with five championships, and Pumas sharing the next step with Saprissa with three titles.
On the other hand, the Columbus Crew of the MLS experienced its first final in the Concacaf Champions Cup, being defeated by Pachuca with a 3-0 win at the Estadio Hidalgo. This defeat was a harsh lesson for the American team, which could not compete against the offensive power of the Tuzos.
After this successful tournament, the Pachuca players will take a rest period before the start of the 2024 Apertura of the MX League. This break will be crucial to regain energy and prepare for next season, in which they will seek to continue their streak of success both nationally and internationally.
The victory of the Tuzos in the Concacaf Champions Cup not only reaffirms his position as one of the strongest teams in the region, but also highlights the continued hegemony of Liga MX clubs in Concacaf competitions.
