Match report
Los Angeles Galaxy 0-0 Sporting San Miguelito: Red Card Halts Galaxy's Momentum
Los Angeles Galaxy
0–0
FT
Sporting San Miguelito
Feb 26, 2026
Los Angeles Galaxy were held to a goalless draw by Sporting San Miguelito in a tense CONCACAF Champions League match. The game saw a crucial turning point when Matheus Nascimento was sent off early for the Galaxy, hampering their offensive efforts. Despite a VAR-ruled goal disqualification for Gabriel Pec, both teams managed to hold their defenses steady.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Los Angeles Galaxy 0-0 Sporting San Miguelito
- • Matheus Nascimento received a red card for Los Angeles Galaxy in the 1st minute due to an argument
- • Gabriel Pec's goal for Los Angeles Galaxy was ruled out by VAR at the 34th minute
- • A. James and Sergio Ramírez received yellow cards for Sporting San Miguelito in the 88th and 90th minutes respectively
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 J. Marcinkowski (G)
- 19 M. Cuevas (D)
- 5 J. Glesnes (D)
- 4 M. Yoshida (D)
- 14 J. Nelson (D)
- 6 E. Cerrillo (M)
- 15 J. Haak (M)
- 28 J. Paintsil (M)
- 18 M. Reus (M)
- 11 Gabriel Pec (M)
- 99 Joao Klauss (F)
Substitutes
- 31 B. Scott
- 1 N. Micovic
- 2 M. Yamane
- 25 C. Garces
- 26 H. Miller
- 3 J. Aude
- 21 T. Lepley
- 8 L. Sanabria
- 22 E. Wynder
- 24 R. Ramos
- 16 I. Parente
- 9 Matheus Nascimento
Sporting San Miguelito
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 26 J. Calderon (G)
- 2 J. Caicedo (D)
- 29 O. Alba (D)
- 31 H. Cummings (D)
- 22 S. Ramirez (D)
- 19 M. Avila (D)
- 17 A. Valencia (M)
- 23 H. Hurtado (M)
- 27 R. Tello Valor (M)
- 99 G. Herrera (F)
- 11 A. Cooper (F)
Substitutes
- 1 K. Mosquera
- 13 M. Azcarate
- 50 D. Camargo
- 15 A. Cedeno
- 28 J. Barria
- 33 J. Betancourt
- 20 A. Bethancourt
- 83 M. Richards
- 7 J. Asprilla
- 62 A. James
- 10 A. Orelien
- 9 R. de Leon
Timeline
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?' Los Angeles Galaxy Card · Red CardMatheus Nascimento
Argument
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34' Los Angeles Galaxy Var · Goal cancelledGabriel Pec
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46' Sporting San Miguelito subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Herrera · On: A. James
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75' Sporting San Miguelito subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Valencia · On: J. Betancourt
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86' Los Angeles Galaxy subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Reus · On: L. Sanabria
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88' Sporting San Miguelito subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Hurtado · On: Á. Orelién
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88' Sporting San Miguelito subst · Substitution 4Off: Armando Cooper · On: R. de Leon
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89' Sporting San Miguelito Card · Yellow CardA. James
Foul
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90'+5 Sporting San Miguelito Card · Yellow CardSergio Ramírez
Argument
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90' Los Angeles Galaxy subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Haak · On: E. Wynder
Match Stats
| Stat | Los Angeles Galaxy | Sporting San Miguelito |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 76% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corners | 11 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 718 | 261 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 0 |
| xG | 1.33 | 0.73 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 643 | 199 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early red card to Matheus Nascimento shifted the momentum towards Sporting San Miguelito, giving them an immediate numerical advantage
- ▸ Gabriel Pec's disallowed goal at the 34th minute marked a significant turning point as it would have given Los Angeles Galaxy the lead