LAFC Draws with Alajuelense
LAFC played Alajuelense to a 1-1 draw in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 at BMO Stadium on March 10, 2026. The match showcased LAFC’s dominance in shots, outshooting Alajuelense 28 to 4.
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. However, LAFC’s Denis Bouanga equalized in the 56th minute, marking his fourth goal in the 2026 Champions Cup, making him the top scorer in the competition this year.
Despite the draw, LAFC remains unbeaten in 2026 with a record of 5-0-1 and holds a 2-0-1 record in the Champions Cup this year. Historically, this is the fourth time LAFC has qualified for Concacaf play, and they have an all-time record of 12-8-2 in these competitions.
LAFC’s home performance in Concacaf competitions has been strong, with a record of 7-2-1. The aggregate winners of this matchup will advance to the tournament quarterfinals in April, adding significance to the upcoming second leg.
LAFC will look to close out the series against Alajuelense on March 17 in Costa Rica. Before that, they will face St. Louis CITY SC for an MLS matchup on March 14. Observers are keen to see how LAFC will perform in the second leg, as they aim to secure their place in the next round of the tournament.
