El Leon won the first CONCACAF Champions League this Sunday of its history by confirming a 2-1 win in the first leg of a 1-0 win over Los Angeles in the California city with a goal from Argentinian Lucas Di Yorio.
Argentina Lion coach Nicholas Larcamon returned the CONCACAF Champions League crown to Mexico After all, last year, the Seattle Sounders broke a streak of 16 Mexican victories in a row.
“The Beast” is the thirteenth team from Mexico capable of defeating the Concachampions. LAFC lost their second final of this tournament after being denied glory by Tigres in 2020.
El Leon reached the sky in Los Angeles and, having won the first international title in his history, You can also play in the Club World Cup as king of North America.
The neighborhoods of the Bank of California were painted in afternoon colors. excellent Mexican representation and many fans of Leon, which were also seen during and, of course, after the game.
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LAFC fans greeted their team with a big banner and “End them” message and among the smoke from the signal flares, the angelenos got out with everything. They took control of the ball and, as Vela and Buanga set the pace, they created danger in the Kota area with some good crosses, which, however, no one was able to use.
El Leon knew how to handle the initial momentum and took his first clear opportunity to deliver a psychological blow to his opponent. Moreno deepened the right wing and hung a cross in the center of the square so that Di Yorio will finish 1-0.. His shot missed the target, but goalkeeper McCarthy was unable to keep him.
Leon gained confidence and LAFC lost it. As soon as they scored the first goal, the Mexicans returned the ball and were going to widen the gap with Victor Davila against a “shock” opponent.
Cherundolo mixed up the cards after the break. He opted for a three-man defensive line in the game, but things didn’t go as expected and he then gave way to midfielder Cifuentes Chiellini and switched to a four-man line. In the 63rd minute, the American coach made his fifth substitution. when removing Vela by Biukseeing that Leo is in control of the game.
The Mexican team played well and felt more and more comfortable on the field. LAFC took a risk with their fifth change, although curiously they ended up making the sixth allowed by the rules (brain injury protocol) after He endured for a long time and Romero received a dangerous blow to the head leaving them on the ground.
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LAFC, twenty minutes before the end, completely went on the attack and The lion, only at this moment, agreed to lower his position, get defensive and try to use open space, giving way to a fast forward like Joel Campbell.
That’s when Kota came into play. The La Fiera goalkeeper shone with a monumental save against Opoku Kwadwo in the 79th minute. managing to clear his soft touch with his left foot. He also shone with several good starts and provided a lot of safety for his defense.
Leon demonstrated tactical and psychological resilience, he defended himself with order and did not lose clarity even in the ten minutes of stoppage time appointed by the referee.
Kota stopped Tillman’s header in the 93rd minute and the last time it was for Murillo, whose kick ended high after a corner. The dream of LAFC ended at that moment, and the doors of glory opened for Leo.
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— Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) June 5, 2023
(According to Andrea Montolivo/EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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