LAFC faced Chelsea in their inaugural match at the FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, ultimately losing 2-0. Chelsea scored their first goal in the 34th minute through Pedro Neto, capitalizing on a defensive gap. The match saw LAFC remain competitive throughout, but Enzo Fernandez sealed the loss with an 80th-minute goal. The game also saw LAFC forward Nathan Ordaz leave due to a head injury after a foul from Reese James. This defeat ended LAFC's streak of 10 matches without a loss, though they look to recover in upcoming group matches against Esperance Sportive de Tunis and Flamengo.
LAFC's competitive debut in the FIFA Club World Cup ended in a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea, showcasing their resilience but also highlighting areas for improvement.
Despite the loss, LAFC's first match in the FIFA Club World Cup was notable for maintaining competitiveness against a formidable opponent, Chelsea.
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