LAFC thrashes in Concachampions and is ready for the debut vs. Inter Miami with Messi
LAFC, with three goals from Denis Bouanga, thrashes Real Espana of Honduras 6-1 in the Concachampions to show they are ready for the start of the MLS
LAFC showed they are firing on all cylinders ahead of the start of the 2026 Major League Soccer tournament against the current champion Inter Miami, led by their star Lionel Messi, by crushing Real Espana of Honduras 6-1 in their first Concacaf Champions League match with three goals from French-Gabonese Denis Bouanga.
The victory for the Los Angeles team capped off their preseason before facing Inter Miami next Saturday, who will be looking to defend their title with their international star Lionel Messi and recent addition, Mexican German Berterame, as they aim for a second consecutive championship.
The goals by the French-Gabonese player were scored in the 3rd minute from the penalty spot after a foul committed by Uruguayan Juan Capeluto on the young David Martinez, which the African converted with a low shot close to the post, the second in the 24th minute and completed his hat trick in the 71st minute.
So things will start off tough for the Los Angeles team, which is looking to recapture past glories and compete in both the MLS and the Concacaf Champions League, while managing its priorities.