Cruz Azul by Juan Reynoso and Luis Abram was eliminated by Pumas in the semifinals of the Concachampions

Cruz Azul, by Luis Abram and Juan Reynoso, drew 0-0 against Pumas in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League semifinals and was eliminated from the contest. The rival played with one man less since the 63rd minute, but he was able to hold the result and advance to the final thanks to 2-1 in the first leg. There are still two Peruvians left in this competition, Raul Ruidíaz and Alexander Callens, from Seattle Sounders and New York City, respectively.

Although the 'Cement Machine' had some chances to open the score, they never beat goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera Díaz and could not match the overall result. The Mexican Arturo Ortiz Martínez was the one who saw the red card directly after cutting off a promising attack situation in favor of the team directed by Juan Reynoso.

The 'blues' never took advantage of the extra men on the field and ended up being eliminated from this international tournament where clubs from Mexico and the United States normally fight for the trophy. Now the 'Cabezón' team will fight for third place against the team that is eliminated from the other semifinals.

“Total sadness. The players gave a great effort, but it was not enough for us,” said the Peruvian coach at a press conference at the end of the match. Let us remember that the former strategist of Universitario de Deportes and FBC Melgar has been leading the 'Aztec' team since 2021.

Luis Abram spent the 90 minutes on the pitch and was solvent in every intervention where he was required. The former defender of Sporting Cristal has won the love and respect of the people, who are now asking for the purchase of the national footballer's pass. On the other hand, Washington Corozo, who has a contract with Sporting Cristal, was present until 70 minutes of play on the far left.

Now Cruz Azul will get into the Liga MX Clausura Tournament, where they are fifth with 21 points, eight behind the leader Pachuca. On Saturday they will face Chivas de Guadalajara in search of three points and get closer to first place.

COUGARS WAIT IN THE FINAL

The Mexican team advanced to the grand final of the Concacaf Champions League and now await the final result between Raul Ruidíaz's Seattle Sounders and Alexander Callens' New York City. In the first leg the 'Pulga' team won 3-1 and has the big advantage for the second leg. The tie classifies them directly.

JUAN REYNOSO'S ASSISTANT WAS ARRESTED

According to the club's statement, Joaquín Velázquez Elvira was apprehended by Mexico City authorities, around 19:00 hours, while riding in his car on Periferico Sur Avenue. This capture originated from a judicial process against him, initiated in 2018, of which Cruz Azul assured, “both the board of directors, and those of us who head the Administrative and Supervisory Councils of Cooperativa La Cruz Azul S.C.L., were unaware of”.

LUIS ABRAM IS ONE OF THE FOOTBALLERS OF THE NATIONAL TEAM WITH THE HIGHEST VALUE

Luis Abram signed less than a year ago for Granada in the Spanish league from Vélez Sarsfield, an Argentine club where he had found a great level. Now, on loan to Cruzl Azul, he is gaining great prominence and that is why he is one of the players of the Peruvian national team currently with the best value in the transfer market. He is only behind Renato Tapia (15.8) with 7 million euros.

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