LAFC vs. Cruz Azul | Concacaf Champions League Preview
After thrilling rally over Leon, LAFC host Cruz Azul in CCL quarters
www.mlssoccer.comHere’s the latest I could confirm:
- LAFC and Cruz Azul played in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup knockout rounds, with LAFC advancing to the semifinals after the second leg, finishing 1-1 in that match and 4-1 on aggregate [ESPN:Apr 14, 2026; ESPN:Apr 7, 2026].[5][7]
- The first leg of their quarterfinals ended 3-0 in favor of LAFC, setting up the late-sequence advancement in the second leg [ESPN:Apr 7, 2026; AS.com/ESPN summaries referenced in results].[3][7]
- For context, Cruz Azul’s likely threats include Gabriel Fernandez and Luka Romero, with Cruz Azul needing goals to overturn the deficit after the first leg [AS.com article preview and match reports cited in results].[4][3]
Would you like a concise, citation-backed timeline of the key matches, or a quick head-to-head chart (goals by leg, scorers, and outcomes) for the 2026 series? I can also pull in current broadcast info or upcoming schedule if you want. [ESPN:Apr 14, 2026][5]