Match report
Los Angeles FC Defeats Real Espana 6-1 in CONCACAF Champions League
Real Espana
1–6
FT
Los Angeles FC
Feb 18, 2026
Los Angeles FC stunned Real Espana with a 6-1 victory in their CONCACAF Champions League clash. D. Bouanga led the scoring with three goals, backed by strong contributions from Heung-Min Son and Timothy Tillman. Real Espana's J. Jean-Baptiste managed to score a consolation goal late in the match.
Key Facts
- • D. Bouanga scored three goals (3', 18', 71')
- • Heung-Min Son assisted three goals
- • Timothy Tillman scored in the 39th minute
- • J. Jean-Baptiste scored for Real Espana in the 50th minute
- • Los Angeles FC took a 4-0 lead by the 24th minute
- • Real Espana made three substitutions at once in the 62nd minute
Lineups
Real Espana
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris
- 14 S. Palencia
- 5 R. Porteous
- 91 Nkosi Tafari
- 4 E. Segura
- 46 S. Eustaquio
- 11 T. Tillman
- 8 M. Delgado
- 30 D. Martinez
- 7 Son Heung-Min
- 99 D. Bouanga
Substitutes
- 31 C. Carter
- 12 T. Hasal
- 24 R. Hollingshead
- 29 A. Smolyakov
- 66 M. Choiniere
- 70 M. Evans
- 21 R. Raposo
- 22 J. Terry
- 19 T. Boyd
- 27 N. Ordaz
Los Angeles FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 L. Lopez
- 19 D. Aparicio
- 4 J. Capeluto
- 6 D. Garcia
- 28 C. Mejia
- 7 G. Ritacco
- 14 J. Jean-Baptiste
- 5 F. Flores
- 10 J. Benavidez
- 30 D. Sayago
- 11 E. Hernandez
Substitutes
- 23 R. Lopez
- 21 D. Palacios
- 26 J. Rodriguez
- 44 A. K. Tatum Ferrera
- 54 M. Arana
- 12 N. Cruz
- 8 A. Garcia
- 58 Y. Palacios
- 16 E. Arzu
- 36 R. Osorto
- 20 C. Romero
- 18 D. Vuelto
Timeline
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3' Los Angeles FC Goal · PenaltyD. Bouanga
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11' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal GoalD. Martínez · Assist: Heung-Min Son
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18' Los Angeles FC Var · Penalty confirmedD. Bouanga
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22' Los Angeles FC Goal · PenaltyHeung-Min Son
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23' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Capeluto · On: A. Garcia
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24' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal GoalD. Bouanga · Assist: Heung-Min Son
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39' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal GoalTimothy Tillman · Assist: Heung-Min Son
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46' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Ritacco · On: A. K. Tatum Ferrera
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46' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Hernandez · On: N. Cruz
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50' Real Espana Goal · Normal GoalJ. Jean-Baptiste · Assist: J. Benavidez
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62' Real Espana subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Eustaquio · On: M. Choinière
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62' Real Espana subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Martínez · On: Tyler Boyd
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62' Real Espana subst · Substitution 3Off: Heung-Min Son · On: N. Ordaz
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71' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal GoalD. Bouanga · Assist: Sergi Palencia
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73' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Jean-Baptiste · On: D. Vuelto
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75' Real Espana subst · Substitution 4Off: Sergi Palencia · On: R. Hollingshead
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82' Real Espana subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Bouanga · On: M. Evans
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89' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Mejia · On: D. Palacios
Match Stats
| Stat | Real Espana | Los Angeles FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 87% |
| Offsides | 4 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 432 | 490 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 8 |
| xG | 0.55 | 3.17 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 384 | 428 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 14 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Los Angeles FC's early 4-0 lead by the 24th minute established their dominance
- ▸ Real Espana's goal in the 50th minute briefly sparked hope, but D. Bouanga's third goal in the 71st minute sealed the victory for Los Angeles FC