Despite the challenge, LAFC have plenty of experience in tournament situations. Last season, they won the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, and previously claimed the 2022 MLS Cup and advanced to the final of the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup, where they lost to the aforementioned Léon.

Pedro Neto has explained his goal celebration for Chelsea against LAFC, insisting that such feisty exchanges are “part of the game”.

With just one day left before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, LAFC star forward Denis Bouanga is still riding the emotional high of the goal that booked his team’s place in the tournament. The Gabon international delivered the decisive strike in extra time during the playoff match that eliminated Club América and secured LAFC's spot in the competition,