LAFC Triumphs Over Galaxy in El Tráfico Showdown

Denis Bouanga and Timothy Tillman score to secure a 2-1 victory, ending Galaxy's unbeaten streak.

Denis Bouanga and Timothy Tillman each scored their third goal of the season, leading LAFC to a 2-1 win over LA Galaxy.
The victory marks LAFC's eighth win in 22 meetings with Galaxy, including five of the last seven matchups.
Galaxy's Julian Aude scored his first MLS goal, momentarily leveling the match before Bouanga's penalty shot secured the win.
LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made three saves, contributing to the team's 3-0-1 home record this season.
The match saw LAFC without Carlos Vela for the first time in the rivalry's history, amid expectations of signing French star Olivier Giroud.