LAFC Draws with Alajuelense
LAFC played Alajuelense to a 1-1 draw in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, showcasing a significant offensive effort with 28 shots compared to Alajuelense’s 4.
Alejandro Bran opened the scoring for Alajuelense with a stunning volley from distance in the 44th minute, breaking LAFC’s impressive streak of 443 minutes without conceding a goal.
Denis Bouanga equalized for LAFC in the 56th minute, marking his fourth goal in the 2026 Champions Cup, making him the top scorer in the competition this year.
Despite the draw, LAFC maintained control of the match, creating several chances and dominating possession. “LAFC controlled possession and created several chances in the first half,” noted an observer.
LAFC remains unbeaten in 2026, boasting a record of 5-0-1, and is 2-0-1 in the Champions Cup this year. Historically, LAFC has qualified for Concacaf play four times and holds an all-time record of 12-8-2 in these competitions.
At home, LAFC has been particularly strong, with a record of 7-2-1 in Concacaf competitions. The team will look to build on this performance as they prepare for the second leg against Alajuelense on March 17 in Costa Rica.
The aggregate winners of this matchup will advance to the tournament quarterfinals in April, adding extra significance to the upcoming game.
LAFC is set to face St. Louis CITY SC for an MLS matchup on March 14, before heading to Costa Rica for the decisive second leg.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential lineup changes or strategies for the upcoming matches.
