Match report
Toluca Defeats Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions League
Los Angeles Galaxy
0–3
FT
Toluca
Apr 16, 2026
Toluca stunned Los Angeles Galaxy with a decisive 3-0 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League. Jesús Gallardo opened the scoring early, while Paulinho sealed the win with two goals in the second half. The Galaxy struggled to mount a comeback despite multiple substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Los Angeles Galaxy 0–3 Toluca
- • Jesús Gallardo (10') scored the opening goal for Toluca
- • Paulinho (58', 64') netted two goals for Toluca
- • D. Barbosa received a yellow card for Toluca at 54'
- • Los Angeles Galaxy made multiple substitutions in the second half
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 James Marcinkowski (G)
- 2 Miki Yamane (D)
- 4 Maya Yoshida (D)
- 25 Carlos Garcés (D)
- 3 Julián Aude (D)
- 15 Justin Haak (M)
- 6 Edwin Cerrillo (M)
- 11 Gabriel Pec (M)
- 27 Erik Thommy (M)
- 18 Marco Reus (M)
- 99 João Klauss (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Elijah Wynder
- 24 Ruben Ramos
- 28 Joseph Paintsil
- 8 Lucas Sanabria
- 16 Isaiah Parente
- 1 Novak Mićović
- 31 Brady Scott
- 19 Mauricio Cuevas
- 20 Chris Rindov
- 26 Harbor Miller
- 14 John Nelson
- 21 Tucker Lepley
Toluca
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 22 Luis Garcia (G)
- 19 Santiago Simón (D)
- 2 Diego Barbosa (D)
- 4 Bruno Méndez (D)
- 25 Everardo López (D)
- 20 Jesús Gallardo (D)
- 11 Helinho (M)
- 8 Nicolás Castro (M)
- 5 Franco Romero (M)
- 10 Jesús Ricardo Angulo (M)
- 26 Paulinho (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Pavel Pérez
- 14 Marcel Ruíz
- 29 Jorge Díaz
- 3 Antonio Briseño
- 27 Franco Rossi
- 1 Hugo Gonzalez
- 17 Mauricio Andre Isais
- 24 Fernando Arce Juárez
- 9 Alexis Vega
- 33 Victor Arteaga
- 7 Sebastián Córdova
- 23 Oswaldo Virgen
Timeline
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10' Toluca Goal · Normal GoalJesús Gallardo · Assist: F. Romero
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46' Los Angeles Galaxy subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Garcés · On: E. Wynder
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54' Toluca Card · Yellow CardD. Barbosa
Argument
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58' Toluca Goal · Normal GoalPaulinho · Assist: Helinho
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64' Toluca subst · Substitution 1Off: Helinho · On: P. Perez
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64' Toluca Goal · Normal GoalPaulinho · Assist: Nicolás Castro
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68' Los Angeles Galaxy subst · Substitution 2Off: Klauss · On: Ruben Ramos
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68' Los Angeles Galaxy subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Thommy · On: Joseph Paintsil
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69' Los Angeles Galaxy subst · Substitution 4Off: Edwin Cerrillo · On: L. Sanabria
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73' Los Angeles Galaxy subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Reus · On: I. Parente
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73' Toluca subst · Substitution 2Off: Paulinho · On: Jorge Díaz
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73' Toluca subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Angulo · On: M. Ruíz
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82' Los Angeles Galaxy Card · Yellow CardJ. Haak
Foul
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82' Toluca subst · Substitution 4Off: Bruno Méndez · On: Antonio Briseño
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83' Toluca subst · Substitution 5Off: Nicolás Castro · On: F. Rossi
Match Stats
| Stat | Los Angeles Galaxy | Toluca |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 519 | 388 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 440 | 317 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Jesús Gallardo's early goal set the tone for Toluca, giving them a confidence boost and control over the match.
- ▸ Paulinho's two quick goals in the second half effectively ended any hope of a comeback from Los Angeles Galaxy, solidifying Toluca's lead.