Vicente Sánchez allegedly takes a break in Italy, prompting heavenly supporters to urge his return to Cruz Azul
In a disappointing turn of events, Mexican football powerhouse Cruz Azul experienced a humbling 0-7 defeat against the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup. The loss, which has sparked a wave of memes online, has left fans of the team disheartened.
The defeat was particularly poignant for Cruz Azul, as they had previously defeated the Seattle Sounders by four goals in the Concacaf Champions Cup, securing their ticket to the Quarterfinals of the tournament.
Vicente Sanchez, a former coach of Cruz Azul who led the team to victory in the Concacaf Champions Cup a few months ago, has been on vacation in Italy since the loss. Under the caption "life is beautiful", Sanchez shared photos of his vacation on social media.
Angel Sepulveda, a forward for Cruz Azul, has expressed regret over an action during the game against the Seattle Sounders. Sepulveda's teammate, Henry Martin, has made a strong call to the fans, urging them not to attend games if they weren't there during the tough times.
The Cruz Azul team, under the leadership of Nicolas Larcamón, will look to bounce back from their defeat when they face the Los Angeles Galaxy in their second game of the Leagues Cup on Sunday, August 3.
Sanchez is no stranger to the Seattle Sounders, having previously faced them with Cruz Azul in the Concacaf Champions Cup. A photo of Angel Sepulveda is available from AP.
The Leagues Cup, which pits Mexican and MLS teams against each other, is a highly anticipated tournament. The group stage, known as phase one, runs from July 29 to August 7, with matchdays 2 and 3 falling August 1–3 and August 5–7 respectively. The top four teams from each league advance to the knockout rounds, which start with quarterfinals on August 19 and 20, semifinals on August 26 and 27, and the final along with a third-place match on August 31.
For the exact dates, opponents, and times for Cruz Azul's matches, fans are advised to consult the official Leagues Cup or MLS sources, as this information was not provided in the search results.
The defeat against Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup was unexpected, given Cruz Azul's previous 4-0 victory over them in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Sanchez, who coached Cruz Azul during their Concacaf Champions Cup triumph, has been sharing photos from his vacation in Italy on social media, hinting at the contrast between the team's recent performance and the high spirits he had during their victory.
