'손흥민 풀타임' LAFC, 합계 4-1로 크루스 아술 꺾고 북중미컵 4강
한국 남자 축구 대표팀 공격수 손흥민(34)이 휴식 후 풀타임을 소화하며 미국 프로축구 메이저리그사커(MLS) 로스앤젤레스FC(LAFC)의 컵 대회 4강 진출에 기여했다.LAFC는 15일 오전 10시(한국 시간) 멕시코 푸에블라의 에스타디오 쿠아우테목에서 크루스 아술…
www.donga.comHere’s the latest I could gather about Cruz Azul vs LAFC (크루스 아술 대 엘에이 FC):
- Recent playoff context: LAFC and Cruz Azul met in the CONCACAF Champions Cup (북중미 챔피언스컵) with LAFC advancing to the latter stages, riding strong offense led by Son Heung-min. LAFC won the first leg decisively and then secured progression on aggregate, putting Cruz Azul out of the competition’s knockout rounds.[1][4][5][6]
- Head-to-head outcomes: In their 8강 matchup, Cruz Azul faced a challenging test from LAFC’s high-tempo attack. Los Angeles’ offensive efficiency in the matchup produced multiple goals across the two legs, resulting in Cruz Azul’s elimination.[3][4][5]
- Player focus: Son Heung-min featured prominently for LAFC, contributing to their attacking pressure and pivotal moments in the tie. Cruz Azul’s coach Nikolás Larramón (truncated in some translations as LarkaMon) commented on the difficulty of dealing with LAFC’s transitions and finishing quality.[6][1][3]
- Match timings and broadcasts: The 8강 and subsequent legs were broadcast in various regions via platforms like Coupang Play in Korea, reflecting the international interest in the tie.[1]
- Additional context: Cruz Azul remains a historically strong side in the CONCACAF region but has faced difficulties against MLS-heavy schedules and LAFC’s current form in this era.[3]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise score-by-score timeline of the tie, or pull up one or two credible summaries in English or Korean from the articles above. I can also create a brief comparison table of key stats (goals, shots on target, possession) from the two legs if you want.