CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1970
Cruz Azul's second CONCACAF title, won by default after Saprissa and Transvaal withdrew.
The 1970 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 6th edition of the annual international club association football competition held in the CONCACAF region. It was played from 26 April to 5 June 1970 under the home/away match system. The final tournament was not held and Cruz Azul were declared CONCACAF Champions after Deportivo Saprissa and SV Transvaal withdrew.
Quick Facts
- Final opponent
- None (no final held)
- Significance
- Second International Trophy
Lore & Background
Cruz Azul from Mexico won the competition for the second time in their history, having also won the 1969 Champions' Cup the previous year. The semi-finals and final were scratched and Cruz Azul were declared CONCACAF Champions after Deportivo Saprissa and Transvaal both withdrew.
Reader's Guide
The teams were split into three zones (North American, Central American and Caribbean), each qualifying the winner to the final tournament. In the North American Zone, Cruz Azul won 6–0 on aggregate score. In the Central American Zone, Saprissa advanced to the final round. In the Caribbean Zone, Transvaal won the final round 5–1 on aggregate score. The final tournament was not held.
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