Toronto FC and CF Montréal might not be MLS Cup contenders in 2025, but they made history in their first MLS Canadian Classique matchup of the year to kick off MLS Rivalry Week.
Federico Bernardeschi and Theo Corbeanu scored twice while Tyrese Spicer and Ola Brynhildsen added goals as Toronto beat Montréal 6–1, making the most of a 21st-minute red card to Montréal center-back, Joel Waterman.
It was a far cry from their matchup in the opening round of the Canadian Championship on April 30, which ended 2–2 before Montréal eliminated Toronto on penalties.
“I think it’s huge and it’s a great day, and we’re going to enjoy it, but we know we have so much work to do, and that we have to make up for what was not a great start,” Toronto manager Robin Fraser said post-match. “We really will enjoy this for sure, but on Tuesday, it’s back to work.”
