Concacaf Champions Cup
Club América confirms Luis Ángel Malagón's Achilles tendon rupture
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Club América goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón suffered an Achilles tendon rupture during the first leg of the Concachampions round of 16 against Philadelphia Union, jeopardizing his participation in the 2026 World Cup. The club issued an official statement confirming the injury and announcing surgical treatment. Malagón expressed his sadness on social media about potentially losing his dream of competing in the World Cup.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) drew 1-1 with defending champions Cruz Azul in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal second leg, advancing 4-1 on aggregate. South Korean star Son Heung-min played the full match but did not contribute to scoring. LAFC, who won the first leg 3-0 with Son's opening goal, held firm in Puebla, Mexico.
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Los Angeles Football Club and Son Heung-min aim to advance in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals after their first loss of the 2026 season. They face Cruz Azul in the second leg in Puebla, Mexico, where even a draw would suffice for semifinals progression. Son scored his first open-play goal of the year in the 3-0 first-leg win.