Pumas Aim for Victory Against Vancouver Whitecaps in CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals

The first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals kicks off as Efraín Juárez’s Pumas aim to make a splash on their visit to the Vancouver Whitecaps. Riding high from their triumph over Alajuelense with a 3-1 aggregate win and Juárez at the helm, the university squad is eager to strike first. Buoyed by a recent away victory against James Rodríguez’s León in the 13th round of the Clausura 2025, the Auriazules are committed to securing another win.

The Whitecaps earned their quarterfinal spot after an impressive upset against Rayados in the Comarca Lagunera, sealing the series in a tense penalty shootout. The only previous meeting between these two teams came during the 2024 Leagues Cup, where the Auriazules claimed a 2-0 victory. Notably, Pumas boasts a record of four wins, three draws, and two losses against Canadian teams.