Match report

Los Angeles FC Defeats Real Espana 1-0 in CONCACAF Champions League

Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
1–0
FT
Real Espana
Real Espana
Feb 25, 2026

Los Angeles FC held off a resilient Real Espana to secure a 1-0 victory in their CONCACAF Champions League clash. N. Tafari's goal in the 64th minute was enough to seal the win for LAFC, who demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Los Angeles FC 1-0 Real Espana
  • • Goal: N. Tafari (64th minute) for Los Angeles FC
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Benavidez (51st minute), A. K. Tatum Ferrera (69th minute) for Real Espana
  • • Substitutions: LAFC made multiple substitutions including D. Bouanga, S. Eustaquio, Heung-Min Son, Tyler Boyd, and R. Raposo
  • • Real Espana made several tactical changes with D. Vuelto, J. Jean-Baptiste, D. Sayago, A. K. Tatum Ferrera, and C. Mejia coming on

Lineups

Los Angeles FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Hasal (G)
  • 21 R. Raposo (D)
  • 45 K. Nielsen (D)
  • 91 Nkosi Tafari (D)
  • 24 R. Hollingshead (D)
  • 46 S. Eustaquio (M)
  • 66 M. Choiniere (M)
  • 19 T. Boyd (M)
  • 65 A. Boudri (M)
  • 99 D. Bouanga (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 C. Carter
  • 4 E. Segura
  • 5 R. Porteous
  • 8 M. Delgado
  • 11 T. Tillman
  • 14 S. Palencia
  • 22 J. Terry
  • 27 N. Ordaz
  • 29 A. Smolyakov
  • 30 D. Martinez
  • 70 M. Evans

Real Espana

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Lopez (G)
  • 28 C. Mejia (D)
  • 6 D. Garcia (D)
  • 19 D. Aparicio (D)
  • 5 F. Flores (D)
  • 18 D. Vuelto (M)
  • 44 A. K. Tatum Ferrera (M)
  • 14 J. Jean-Baptiste (M)
  • 8 A. Garcia (M)
  • 10 J. Benavidez (F)
  • 30 D. Sayago (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 R. Lopez
  • 49 H. Reyes
  • 4 J. Capeluto
  • 21 D. Palacios
  • 54 M. Arana
  • 12 N. Cruz
  • 29 C. Pike
  • 7 G. Ritacco
  • 16 E. Arzu
  • 11 E. Hernandez
  • 36 R. Osorto
  • 20 C. Romero

Timeline

  1. Los Angeles FC
    46' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bouanga · On: Timothy Tillman
  2. Los Angeles FC
    46' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Eustaquio · On: J. Terry
  3. Los Angeles FC
    46' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Heung-Min Son · On: N. Ordaz
  4. Real Espana
    51' Real Espana Card · Yellow Card
    J. Benavidez

    Foul

  5. Los Angeles FC
    64' Los Angeles FC Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Tafari
  6. Real Espana
    67' Real Espana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Vuelto · On: N. Cruz
  7. Real Espana
    69' Real Espana Card · Yellow Card
    A. K. Tatum Ferrera

    Foul

  8. Los Angeles FC
    69' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tyler Boyd · On: D. Martínez
  9. Real Espana
    79' Real Espana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Jean-Baptiste · On: D. Palacios
  10. Real Espana
    79' Real Espana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sayago · On: E. Arzu
  11. Los Angeles FC
    80' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Raposo · On: A. Smoliakov
  12. Real Espana
    87' Real Espana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. K. Tatum Ferrera · On: M. Arana
  13. Real Espana
    87' Real Espana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Mejia · On: R. Osorto

Match Stats

Stat Los Angeles FC Real Espana
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 88%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 4
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 543 398
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.24 0.84
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 486 349
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Tafari's goal in the 64th minute changed the game's momentum, giving Los Angeles FC a crucial lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Real Espana's yellow cards to J. Benavidez and A. K. Tatum Ferrera in the second half limited their attacking options and impacted their ability to mount a comeback.