Los Angeles FC hosts defending champions Cruz Azul on Tuesday night in a marquee quarterfinal first leg between two of North America’s top clubs.
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Apr 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; LAFC players celebrate after a goal by defender Sergi Palencia (14) in the first half against the Orlando City at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
How to Watch LAFC vs Cruz Azul
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Channel: FOX Sports 2
- Stream: Fubo (try for free)
LAFC enters in outstanding form, especially at home, where they are unbeaten in 2026 and have dominated opponents by a combined 14–1 scoreline across six matches. Their attack has been explosive, highlighted by a recent 6–0 win over Orlando City, with Denis Bouanga leading the charge in a side that continues to grow in confidence. The MLS club has already proven it can navigate this competition, advancing with a 3–2 aggregate win in the Round of 16, and will look to build a crucial advantage at BMO Stadium before heading to Mexico for the second leg.
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Cruz Azul, however, brings both pedigree and pressure into the matchup as the reigning Champions Cup winners, having captured the 2025 title in dominant fashion. The Liga MX side has been solid defensively in this year’s tournament, conceding just three goals in four matches, but their struggles in the United States remain a concern, with a lengthy winless run on American soil. With both teams in strong form and LAFC having historically won their only prior meeting in 2020, this first leg sets up as a tightly contested battle, with the hosts looking to capitalize on home dominance before a difficult return leg.
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