LAFC were the last team to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup, but got one of the hardest opponents of any participating clubs in their opening match, as they prepare to line up against England's Chelsea.
While Denis Bouanga and Igor Jesus led the Black and Gold past Liga MX’s Club América in a one-match play-in to replace the disqualified Club Léon in the tournament, the recent Conference League winners pose a significantly more challenging task.
