LAFC defeated Toluca 2-1 in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal at BMO Stadium on April 29, 2026. Nkosi Tafari scored the winning goal in stoppage time, giving LAFC a crucial edge.
As the match progressed, LAFC controlled much of the first half. However, Toluca’s Jesus Angulo equalized in the 73rd minute with a well-executed play. The goal was vital for Toluca, as the away goal tiebreaker remains in effect.
Denis Bouanga, a key player for LAFC, was suspended for this match due to card accumulation. His absence was felt throughout the game. Yet LAFC managed to secure a late win.
Key moments:
- 10:30 PM ET — Match kickoff at BMO Stadium.
- 73rd minute — Jesus Angulo scores for Toluca to make it 1-1.
- Stoppage time — Nkosi Tafari heads in the winning goal for LAFC.
The second leg is set for May 6, 2026, at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Mexico. LAFC will have Bouanga back for that match. This victory sets up an intense return leg with everything on the line.
Toluca previously eliminated LA Galaxy with a dominant 7-2 aggregate score in the quarterfinals. LAFC reached this stage after defeating Cruz Azul 4-1 on aggregate.
