Columbus Crew's Cucho Hernández ready for Concacaf Champions Cup final showdown with Pachuca

The Columbus Crew is gearing up to face Pachuca in Mexico for the final of the Concacaf Champions Cup with star forward Cucho Hernndez back in the lineup. Hernndez, the 2023 MLS Cup MVP, is set to make his return after missing three league matches. With four goals and an assist in MLS matches and two goals in Champions Cup appearances, his presence will be crucial for the Crew. The team is hopeful that Hernndez will deliver a standout performance in the final.

Saturday's match will determine the winner who will secure a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The Crew faces a tough challenge against Pachuca, a team with a strong track record in previous Champions Cup finals. To emerge victorious, Columbus will need to put up a solid fight against the seasoned Pachuca side, which has claimed five previous titles in the competition.