David Martínez brace powers LAFC to Champions Cup rout of Cruz Azul | OneFootball

By Ari Liljenwall

A brace from David Martínez and a goal from Son Heung-Min delivered LAFC a 3-0 aggregate lead following Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal Leg 1 match against LIGA MX's Cruz Azul at BMO Stadium.

The Black & Gold will take the three-goal cushion into the series finale, which will be played in Mexico at Estadio Cuauhtémoc on April 14. The winner advances to the semifinals, where they'll take on either LA Galaxy or Toluca FC.

The visitors controlled play early, but Son opened the floodgates for LAFC with an opener right on the half-hour mark, finishing off a cross from Mathieu Choinière.

Martínez then took over with a pair of goals, first striking in the 39th minute to double the lead. The 20-year-old Venezuelan international added a second with a stellar individual run and finish in the 58th minute. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made four saves to help preserve a clean sheet.

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