Cruz Azul vs Los Angeles FC is back on the menu, and this time it’s in Puebla for the second-leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final. A spot in the semifinals is on the line—defending champions vs a team that already took a big grip on the tie.
If you’re trying to watch from abroad, you might hit geo-restrictions. Misryoum newsroom reported that a VPN can help by creating an encrypted connection and virtually switching your location to where the match is being broadcast.
The kick-off time is 15 Apr at 21:00 EST and 02:00 GMT. And yes, it matters—because the game starts while most people are still in that weird in-between moment of the evening, the kind where the kitchen smells like something heating up, and you’re half distracted checking your feed.
In the first-leg, LAFC took control at home. Misryoum editorial desk noted Son Heung-min on the scoresheet and David Martinez adding two more for a 3-0 victory. Cruz Azul had been in strong form earlier this season, but going into the return fixture, they have no win in their last six matches across all competitions.
LAFC, meanwhile, sits third in the Western Conference of the 2026 MLS campaign, even if league play didn’t always go smoothly—Misryoum analysis indicates they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portland Timbers. Still, the focus is clearly on finishing the job against the defending champions. Cruz Azul’s home advantage in Puebla should make the second-leg a competitive watch, even with LAFC holding the upper hand.
For players to watch, Martinez is the obvious one for LAFC. Misryoum newsroom reported he was electric in the opener—scoring a brace with clinical finishing and solo dribbling. If he gets even a sliver of space, he could end up swinging the tie early with an away goal. On the other side, Kevin Mier is key for Cruz Azul. The reigning Goalkeeper of the Year is finally back from a long injury layoff. He conceded three in the opener, but Misryoum editorial team stated he’s the only one who can provide the defensive stability La Maquina needs, especially if Cruz Azul are also serious about hunting for goals at the other end.
If you need the practical part—here’s the step-by-step VPN guide to watch Cruz Azul vs Los Angeles FC today. First, sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service and download the app on your device. Connect to a server location where the match is being shown—for example, if you’re in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server. Next, clear your cache, cookies, or refresh your browser so it actually picks up the new location. Then go to your broadcaster’s website or app and start streaming.
On a big screen, it’s a little different. Misryoum editorial desk noted that smart TVs & Fire Stick devices often have native VPN apps, so you can search, log in, and connect directly. For Apple TV, Roku, and consoles, it may be easier to use Smart DNS from your VPN account settings, or mirror/cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV. And yeah, if it doesn’t cooperate the first time… it’s usually not the match, it’s the settings. Probably.
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