2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League
The 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League was the 44th edition of the premier association football club competition organized by CONCACAF, the regional governing body of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. This was the first iteration of the competition to be known as CONCACAF Champions League, having been previously known as the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 26, 2008 – April 30, 2009 |
| Teams | 24 (from 13 associations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Atlante (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Cruz Azul |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 77 |
| Goals scored | 223 (2.9 per match) |
| Attendance | 539,397 (7,005 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Javier Orozco (7 goals) |
The championship began on August 26, 2008, and it concluded on May 12, 2009. Atlante of Mexico won the championship after defeating Cruz Azul, also from Mexico in the final. As champions, they represented CONCACAF in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup.
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