Chivas fall to LAFC in penalty shootout of Leagues Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Chivas faced Los Angeles FC in their Leagues Cup debut on August 5, where the match ended with a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation. Denis Bouanga scored first for LAFC, but Roberto Alvarado equalized for Chivas shortly after. Despite efforts from both teams to secure a victory in regular time, neither side succeeded, leading to penalties. Chivas missed their opening shot, while LAFC secured the win after stopping Chivas' final attempt.
- •Chivas debuted in the Leagues Cup against LAFC on August 5.
- •Denis Bouanga scored for LAFC, followed by an equalizer from Roberto Alvarado.
- •The match proceeded to a penalty shootout after a 1-1 tie.
- •Castañeda missed the first penalty for Chivas.
- •LAFC advanced after a key stop on Chivas' last penalty attempt.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Chivas lose on penalties to LAFC in their Leagues Cup debut
"Chivas fell tonight in their Leagues Cup debut against Los Angeles FC, in a match that was decided from the penalty spot. During the first half, Denis Bouanga opened the scoring with a great four-touc...
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