CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1970

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.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights of Estadio Azteca hummed with anticipation on that decisive night in 1970. The air was thick with the scent of grass and the roar of thousands clad in blue jerseys, their faces painted with hope. As the final whistle blew, sealing the aggregate victory against their fierce domestic rivals, a collective breath was released from the stands. Players embraced not just as teammates, but as pioneers who had opened the door to history. The trophy gleamed under the lights, reflecting the dreams of an entire city that finally saw its club crowned on the continental stage.

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.

Did You Know?

• The 1970 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 6th edition of the competition.
• Cruz Azul were declared champions after Deportivo Saprissa and SV Transvaal withdrew.
• This was Cruz Azul's second CONCACAF Champions' Cup title, following their 1969 win.
• The final tournament was not held.