Leon, the winners of the 2023 Concacaf Champions League, were set to be here but were expelled from the tournament due to violating the governing body’s multi-club ownership regulations.
So, Los Angeles FC punched their ticket for this competition six weeks ago. Denis Bounaga sealed an extra-time 2-1 win over Mexico’s Club America.
Here’s how their French goalkeeper, familiar to many Spurs fans and Premier League followers, sees their chances.
Hugo Lloris played a key role in winning the play-off, by making a crucial save in extra-time. “Obviously we have nothing to lose, especially against an opponent like Chelsea,” he said.
“But we want to compete. We want to give our best, even if we know our chances are really thin. We just want to make our fans proud of us.
