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.

Chelsea finally carve through LAFC's defence. A wonderful pass from Jackson releases Neto who Cruyff turns his man and lashes a powerful finish into the bottom corner. 1-0 to the Blues. Chelsea are applying all the pressure and Neto whips a couple of dangerous crosses into the box. LAFC are holding firm though and the score remains 0-0.

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,

Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists, Eddie Segura scored his first goal since 2020 and Los Angeles FC extended its unbeaten streak to nine games with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City