Match report

Colorado Rapids Defeat Los Angeles FC 2–1 in CONCACAF Champions League

Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
2–1
FT
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
Feb 19, 2025

The Colorado Rapids stunned Los Angeles FC with a 2–1 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League, demonstrating tenacity and precision in their attack. D. Mihailović scored twice for the Rapids, including a penalty, while A. Long netted for Los Angeles FC in a closely contested match. Key substitutions and defensive resilience were pivotal in securing the Rapids' win.

Key Facts

  • • D. Mihailović scored both goals for the Colorado Rapids at 48' and 80'.
  • • A. Long scored the lone goal for Los Angeles FC at 86'.
  • • Chidozie Awaziem received a yellow card for Colorado Rapids at 40'.
  • • O. Giroud and N. Ordaz were substituted in for Los Angeles FC at 66' and 67' respectively.

Lineups

Colorado Rapids

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Steffen (G)
  • 4 R. Cannon (D)
  • 6 C. Awaziem (D)
  • 19 I. Murphy (D)
  • 2 K. Rosenberry (D)
  • 91 K. Cabral (M)
  • 23 C. Bassett (M)
  • 8 O. Larraz (M)
  • 11 O. Fernandez (M)
  • 9 Rafael Navarro (F)
  • 10 D. Mihailović (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 S. Bassett
  • 14 C. Harris
  • 99 J. Travis
  • 13 W. Frederick
  • 45 D. Amadou
  • 34 M. Edwards
  • 27 K. Stewart-Baynes
  • 31 A. Beaudry
  • 16 A. Harris

Los Angeles FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 14 Sergi Palencia (D)
  • 4 E. Segura (D)
  • 33 A. Long (D)
  • 24 R. Hollingshead (D)
  • 8 M. Delgado (M)
  • 6 Igor Jesus (M)
  • 11 T. Tillman (M)
  • 27 N. Ordaz (F)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)
  • 99 D. Bouanga (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Ebobisse
  • 30 D. Martínez
  • 18 D. Ochoa
  • 20 Y. Yeboah
  • 12 T. Hasal
  • 5 Marlon
  • 91 N. Tafari
  • 43 A. Saldaña
  • 45 K. Nielsen
  • 77 A. Wibowo

Timeline

  1. Colorado Rapids
    40' Colorado Rapids Card · Yellow Card
    Chidozie Awaziem

    Foul

  2. Colorado Rapids
    48' Colorado Rapids Goal · Penalty
    D. Mihailović
  3. Los Angeles FC
    66' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Giroud · On: J. Ebobisse
  4. Los Angeles FC
    67' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Ordaz · On: D. Martínez
  5. Colorado Rapids
    71' Colorado Rapids subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Fernandez · On: S. Bassett
  6. Colorado Rapids
    71' Colorado Rapids subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Cabral · On: C. Harris
  7. Colorado Rapids
    80' Colorado Rapids Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mihailović
  8. Los Angeles FC
    86' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Long · Assist: D. Bouanga
  9. Colorado Rapids
    90'+5 Colorado Rapids subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Cannon · On: J. Travis

Match Stats

Stat Colorado Rapids Los Angeles FC
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 359 554
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 5 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 1
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 289 488
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Mihailović's penalty goal at 48' shifted the momentum in favor of the Colorado Rapids, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ The second goal by Mihailović at 80' provided a buffer against Los Angeles FC's late push, securing a vital two-goal lead.