'Humiliating, shameful, ridiculous' - Mexican media slam Cruz Azul after 7-0 Leagues Cup thrashing by Seattle Sounders, say 'we don’t have the league we think we do'

Cruz Azul’s humiliating 7-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup dominated headlines across Mexico, especially since Nicolás Larcamón’s side arrived as one of Liga MX’s top contenders. The club was fresh off a CONCACAF Champions Cup title and a strong summer transfer window ahead of the Apertura 2025.

But what unfolded at Lumen Field Thursday nigt is already being called one of the worst performances in the club’s history.

“Historic embarrassment," ESPN analyst Javier Alarcón on Futbol Picante. "Cruz Azul dragged, mopped and humiliated its own legacy. There must be consequences. This is a defeat the club cannot carry. Should Larcamón stay? This can’t happen to any Mexican team, much less Cruz Azul."

Fox Sports Mexico’s Gustavo Mendoza echoed the outrage: “Seven-nil? Seriously? It’s a historic result - the worst ever for a Mexican club in this type of competition. Humiliating, shameful, ridiculous. He should at least resign out of dignity, professionalism, shame.”

Some called for former previous interim manager Vicente Sánchez to return. “They should go apologize to Vicente Sánchez and beg him to come back. I’d get on my knees and say, ‘Vicente, forgive us for everything, for not valuing you. Please come back and coach Sunday’s match against LA Galaxy.’”

On TUDN, the blowout loss sparked broader questions about Liga MX’s standing.

“The reason Mexico’s big clubs are still in this tournament is because of all the poor results,” said former player and analyst Damián Zamogilny. “Cruz Azul is the CONCACAF champion - home field matters, but not enough to explain a 7-0. Today’s result shows we don’t have the league we think we do. Our football is overhyped. Look how Monterrey played against Inter Milan - then look how they played against Cincinnati, who are no better than Monterrey.”

After the match, the Argentine coach faced the media after the crushing defeat at Lumen Field.

“There’s a lot to take responsibility for," he said, "but explanations are honestly hard to come by, especially considering how everything went so disastrously wrong in just one half. In the end, there aren’t many logical answers I can give our fans. I’m here to face it and to offer our apologies.”

This isn’t the first time Cruz Azul has conceded seven goals in a match. The club also endured a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of América in Liga MX back in 2022. That defeat led to the dismissal of Uruguayan manager Diego Aguirre, who had arrived in Mexico with high expectations.

Cruz Azul will face LA Galaxy on Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park.