‘s first foray into the was aggressive, however finally a defeat.
LAFC hung round in opposition to English powerhouse Chelsea at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and had the match nonetheless in hanging distance almost the whole manner, however misplaced 2-0 in its first of three group stage matches.
Chelsea broke by way of within the thirty fourth minute when Pedro Neto beat LAFC goalkeeper following a fast flip inside round defender . The aim got here after Chelsea managed a lot of the opening half hour.
Enzo Fernandez put the match away with a aim within the eightieth minute after taking down a Liam Delap cross and gliding it previous Lloris.
LAFC ahead left the sport within the thirty eighth minute when Chelsea captain Reese James took him down with a tough foul on the left wing. James obtained a yellow card, and Ordaz was positioned into concussion protocol.
The setback broke LAFC’s run of 10 consecutive undefeated matches throughout all competitors, however it’ll have a chance to bounce again rapidly. Group play continues Friday in Nashville, Tenn., in opposition to Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive de Tunis earlier than ending June 24 in opposition to Brazilian membership Flamengo in Orlando, Fla.
