"Denis Bouanga equalized for LAFC with a right-foot shot into the bottom left corner deep in stoppage time, securing a crucial draw against Cruz Azul."
"Gabriel Fernandez converted a penalty kick in the 18th minute, giving Cruz Azul an early lead before LAFC's late equalizer."
"LAFC is aiming for its third final in the tournament after previously losing in the championship deciders in 2020 and 2023."
"Cruz Azul, a seven-time Champions Cup winner, was looking to replicate América's success in clinching back-to-back titles."
Denis Bouanga scored a late penalty to equalize for LAFC, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Cruz Azul. Gabriel Fernandez had initially put Cruz Azul ahead with a penalty in the 18th minute. LAFC had previously won the first leg 3-0 and will face the winner of Toluca FC and LA Galaxy in the semifinals. Cruz Azul ended the match with 10 players after Gonzalo Piovi's red card in the 90th minute. The Mexican club aimed for consecutive titles, having won the tournament seven times.
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