LAFC confirmed its superiority and advanced to the round of 16 of the Concachampions 2026 after defeating Real España 1-0 in the second leg, for a convincing 7-1 aggregate score. The match was played at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles (formerly Banc of California Stadium), where the team from Los Angeles controlled the series from start to finish.
The MLS team arrived with a big advantage after the first leg, and although the first half was more balanced, LAFC dominated possession and limited the Honduran club’s clear chances. Real España tried to generate danger, but was unable to score and the score remained 0-0 at halftime.
Sentence the series and advance with authority
In the second half, LAFC imposed conditions in this Concachampions duel.
In the 64th minute, Nkosi Tafari scored the only goal of the match from a set piece.
This further widened the difference in the overall score and practically sealed the tie.
The home team showed defensive order and intelligent management of the pace of the game.
Real España had an important opportunity in the 88th minute, when the referee called a penalty for a foul inside the area.
However, Jhow Benavídez missed the kick, wasting the chance to score.
The ruling confirmed the superiority of the Los Angeles team in the series.
With the 7-1 aggregate win, LAFC proves that it is one of the most solid U.S. clubs in international tournaments and now prepares to face Costa Rica’s Alajuelense in the round of 16 of the Concachampions.
The MLS side came in with a wide advantage
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Concachampions 2026 boosts international soccer in the U.S.
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The 2026 Concachampions brings together teams from MLS, Liga MX, Central America and the Caribbean, and has direct impact for millions of Latino fans in the United States.
LAFC, one of the clubs with the largest Hispanic fan base in California, is once again positioning itself as a serious contender for the Concachampions.
For those living in the U.S., these games represent more than just sporting spectacle.
It is also an opportunity to watch high-level international soccer without leaving the country.
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