Martínez's brace helps LAFC storm past Cruz Azul
Los Angeles delivered three big scores ahead of its second leg matchup in Puebla City next week.
LAFC forward David Martinez (30) makes an attempt at goal during a CONCACAF Champions match between LAFC and Cruz Azul on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles Calif Looking to make a statement against their toughest opponent yet, LAFC answered the call, downing Cruz Azul 3-0 in leg one of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday evening at BMO Stadium. The Black & Gold are now 4-0-1 in tournament play this year, remaining undefeated across all competitions. The clean sheet was their eighth in 11 matches overall, playing to a mark of 9-0-2.
Los Angeles has outscored opponents 27-3 in that span, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris continuing to stifle opposing attacks. "We don't think about that too much," said LAFC head coach Marc Dos Santos, referring to the club's clean sheets. "We go into games thinking about what we have to do as a group, collectively.
" Son Heung-min opened the scoring before David Martínez recorded a first-half brace to give Los Angeles a big cushion. It was Son's first goal since the club's opening match of the tournament on February 17. Son gives LAFC the lead!
👏 pic. twitter. com/G4lyjIOFDa — Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 8, 2026 He was perfectly set up by Mathieu Choinière, who had two assists in the match.