LAFC and LD Alajuelense Draw in Concacaf Champions Cup
LAFC played to a 1-1 draw against LD Alajuelense in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 at BMO Stadium on March 10, 2026. The match showcased LAFC’s dominance in terms of shots, with a staggering 28 attempts compared to Alajuelense’s mere 4.
Alejandro Bran opened the scoring for Alajuelense in the 44th minute, marking the end of LAFC’s impressive streak of 443 minutes without conceding a goal. However, Denis Bouanga equalized for LAFC just 11 minutes into the second half, bringing his tally to four goals in the 2026 Champions Cup, making him the competition’s top scorer.
Despite the draw, LAFC outperformed Alajuelense in several key statistics, including 11 shots on goal versus 3 for the visitors. LAFC’s head coach, Marc Dos Santos, expressed confidence in his team’s performance, stating, “Draws like this, nine out of 10 times we’re going to win games like that.”
Ryan Hollingshead, a player for LAFC, acknowledged Alajuelense’s effort but noted, “I don’t want to not give [Alajuelense] credit. I think they worked really hard. They created nothing.” He also emphasized the importance of the upcoming second leg, saying, “This isn’t time to sound the alarm. We knew going into this that it was 180 minutes. We’re tied and now we gotta go get a result in Costa Rica.”
LAFC remains unbeaten in 2026, holding a record of 5-0-1, and has qualified for Concacaf play four times in its history. The team is currently 2-0-1 in the Champions Cup and 3-0-0 in MLS this year. Historically, LAFC has a strong home record in Concacaf competitions, with a 7-2-1 record.
Looking ahead, LAFC will face Alajuelense again for the second leg on March 17, 2026, in Costa Rica. The outcome of this match will be critical as both teams vie for advancement in the tournament. Details remain unconfirmed.
