LAFC and Alajuelense Battle to a Draw
In a tightly contested match, LAFC played Alajuelense to a 1-1 draw in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 at BMO Stadium on March 10, 2026. LAFC dominated the match with a staggering 28 shots compared to Alajuelense’s 4, yet both teams managed to find the back of the net.
Alejandro Bran opened the scoring for Alajuelense with a stunning volley from distance in the 44th minute, breaking LAFC’s impressive streak of 443 minutes without conceding a goal. Despite controlling possession and creating several chances, LAFC found themselves trailing at halftime.
However, Denis Bouanga equalized for LAFC in the 56th minute, marking his fourth goal in the 2026 Champions Cup and solidifying his position as the tournament’s top scorer. “Bouanga stepped up with a 56th-minute leveler,” noted observers of the match.
This draw keeps LAFC unbeaten in 2026, with a record of 5-0-1, and they remain 2-0-1 in the Champions Cup this year. Historically, LAFC has qualified for Concacaf play four times and holds an all-time record of 12-8-2 in these competitions, including a strong 7-2-1 at home.
Looking ahead, LAFC will face St. Louis CITY SC for an MLS matchup on March 14, before heading to Costa Rica for the second leg against Alajuelense on March 17. The aggregate winners of this matchup will advance to the tournament quarterfinals in April, adding further significance to the upcoming match.
As the teams prepare for the second leg, observers are keen to see if LAFC can capitalize on their home advantage and secure a spot in the next round. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential lineup changes or strategies for the upcoming matches.
