Martínez brace leads LAFC past Cruz Azul 3-0

LAFC secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals. David Martínez netted a brace, with Son Heung-min opening the scoring, to give Los Angeles a significant advantage ahead of the return leg.

The Black & Gold extended their impressive run to 9-0-2 across all competitions, maintaining a perfect tournament record. Manager Marc Dos Santos praised midfielder Mathieu Choinière for his setup work, which contributed to the team's defensive resilience.