César Huerta Aims for First European Title in Belgian Cup Final

Brussels, Belgium (May 3, 2025) — César Huerta will compete for his first title in Europe this Sunday as Anderlecht faces Club Brugge in the Belgian Cup Final. The match is set to take place at the King Baudouin Stadium.

This final carries significant weight for Huerta, as it marks a pivotal moment in his career. He could become the third Mexican player to win the Belgian Cup, following in the footsteps of Guillermo Ochoa and Gerardo Arteaga.

Ochoa won the cup in 2018 while playing for Standard Liège, and Arteaga lifted the trophy with Genk in 2021. Now, it is Huerta’s turn to pursue glory and join this distinguished group.

Anderlecht aims to end a title drought, last winning the cup several years ago. In contrast, Club Brugge is looking to secure its 12th cup win, stepping up its efforts after a strong 4-1 league win against Gent this week.

The matchup is significant as both teams have historically been the most successful in the tournament. Anderlecht, with nine cup victories, hopes to shorten the gap with Brugge, which leads with eleven.

As the match approaches, it remains unclear whether Huerta will start or come off the bench. He is expected to play a crucial role in Anderlecht’s strategy to reclaim the championship title.

Huerta’s participation in this final is a momentous occasion for Mexican football, underlining the growing presence of Mexican players in top European leagues.