Match report

Cruz Azul 1–1 Los Angeles FC: Champions League Draw

Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul
1–1
FT
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC
Apr 15, 2026

Cruz Azul and Los Angeles FC battled to a 1-1 draw in the CONCACAF Champions League match. Goals from G. Fernández for Cruz Azul and D. Bouanga for Los Angeles FC ensured an even split of points. Despite a controversial red card, Cruz Azul managed to hold their ground and secure a draw.

Key Facts

  • • Cruz Azul: G. Fernández (18' Pen)
  • • Los Angeles FC: D. Bouanga (90' Pen)
  • • D. Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) - Yellow Card (12')
  • • C. Rotondi (Cruz Azul) - Yellow Card (13')
  • • R. Porteous (Los Angeles FC) - Yellow Card (20')
  • • E. Segura (Los Angeles FC) - Yellow Card (41')
  • • G. Piovi (Cruz Azul) - Red Card (90+2')

Lineups

Cruz Azul

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 K. Mier (G)
  • 3 O. Campos (D)
  • 4 W. Ditta (D)
  • 33 G. Piovi (D)
  • 29 C. Rotondi (D)
  • 6 E. Lira (M)
  • 19 C. Rodriguez (M)
  • 16 J. Marquez (M)
  • 8 A. Palavecino (M)
  • 10 A. Montano (M)
  • 21 G. Fernandez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gudino
  • 30 E. Ochoa
  • 20 J. Paradela
  • 31 A. Morales
  • 34 M. Levy
  • 36 R. Gonzalez
  • 11 C. Ebere
  • 18 L. Romero
  • 32 C. Jimenez
  • 42 A. Castro
  • 22 J. Rodarte
  • 35 K. Velazquez

Los Angeles FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 14 S. Palencia (D)
  • 5 R. Porteous (D)
  • 91 Nkosi Tafari (D)
  • 4 E. Segura (D)
  • 66 M. Choiniere (M)
  • 8 M. Delgado (M)
  • 30 D. Martinez (M)
  • 11 T. Tillman (M)
  • 99 D. Bouanga (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Hasal
  • 31 C. Carter
  • 19 T. Boyd
  • 24 R. Hollingshead
  • 18 J. Shaffelburg
  • 21 R. Raposo
  • 27 N. Ordaz
  • 22 J. Terry
  • 33 A. Long
  • 17 J. Ebobisse
  • 29 A. Smolyakov
  • 70 M. Evans

Timeline

  1. Los Angeles FC
    12' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bouanga

    Argument

  2. Cruz Azul
    13' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    C. Rotondi

    Foul

  3. Cruz Azul
    16' Cruz Azul Var · Penalty confirmed
    G. Fernández
  4. Cruz Azul
    18' Cruz Azul Goal · Penalty
    G. Fernández
  5. Los Angeles FC
    20' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Porteous

    Foul

  6. Los Angeles FC
    41' Los Angeles FC Card · Yellow Card
    E. Segura

    Foul

  7. Los Angeles FC
    68' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Martínez · On: J. Shaffelburg
  8. Cruz Azul
    76' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Marquez · On: O. Ebere
  9. Cruz Azul
    79' Cruz Azul Card · Yellow Card
    J. Paradela

    Argument

  10. Cruz Azul
    82' Cruz Azul subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Erik Lira · On: M. Levy
  11. Los Angeles FC
    87' Los Angeles FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Timothy Tillman · On: R. Hollingshead
  12. Cruz Azul
    90'+2 Cruz Azul Card · Red Card
    G. Piovi

    Foul

  13. Los Angeles FC
    90' Los Angeles FC Goal · Penalty
    D. Bouanga

Match Stats

Stat Cruz Azul Los Angeles FC
Fouls 18 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 74%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 32 6
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 492 203
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 11 2
Shots on Target 10 1
xG 2.46 0.78
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 425 151
Shots Inside Box 18 2
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 14 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 16': Cruz Azul's penalty confirmed via VAR, leading to G. Fernández scoring to give Cruz Azul the lead.
  • ▸ 90+2': Los Angeles FC equalized with a penalty scored by D. Bouanga after G. Piovi of Cruz Azul was shown a red card for a foul.