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Argentine Paradela Scores First Goal for Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup Win
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Argentine Paradela Scores First Goal for Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup Win

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Argentine player José Paradela scored the winning goal for Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup debut.
  • Cruz Azul defeated Philadelphia Union 1-0 in their first match of the tournament.
  • The Leagues Cup features clubs from Mexico's Liga MX and the United States' MLS.

Cruz Azul secured their first victory in the 2026 Leagues Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union, thanks to an early goal from Argentine forward José Paradela. The match, played in Chicago, marked the debut for both teams in the tournament that pits clubs from Mexico's Liga MX against Major League Soccer (MLS) teams.

Paradela found the back of the net just three minutes into the game, converting a precise left-footed shot from an assist by Mexican player Omar Campos. This goal marked Paradela's first of the current season, following a successful previous season where he scored ten goals.

Cruz Azul had an opportunity to extend their lead ten minutes later when Campos scored, but the goal was disallowed after a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

The Philadelphia Union, who are currently struggling in the Eastern Conference of the MLS, attempted to rally. However, Cruz Azul's goalkeeper, Colombian Kevin Mier, remained largely untroubled, comfortably saving shots from the young talent Cavan Sullivan.

Cruz Azul's next match in the tournament will be against New York City.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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