LAFC are able to survive and advance despite being dominated by Columbus Crew throughout the match. Offense, or lack thereof, a rising concern.

Although Columbus Crew had a great first half and scored two goals, they came up one short to tie the series and were eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup at the hands of LAFC, which awaits an opponent between the Cavaliers and Inter Miami.

LAFC drops a 2-1 decision in Ohio, but Denis Bouanga’s breakaway goal in second-half stoppage time wraps up a 4-2 aggregate win in the two-leg series.

Here's everything you need to know about LAFC vs. Columbus Crew, including TV channel and streaming options for the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 matchup.

The Crew's chance for redemption in the CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament starts with a round of 16 series against Los Angeles FC. Last year, the Crew made a run to the Champions Cup final, which was spoiled by a 3-0 loss against Liga LX's CF Pachuca while over half the team was dealing with a bout of food poisoning.

The Columbus Crew will look to overcome a 3-0 deficit when hosting LAFC Tuesday night in Leg 2 of their 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 series. The aggregate winner will face either Inter Miami CF or Jamaican side Cavalier FC in the quarterfinals in early April. If needed, the away-goals tiebreaker is in effect.

There will be no CONCACAF Champions Cup run for the Crew this year. After nearly pulling off a comeback in the second leg of the two-game, round-of-16 series against Los Angeles FC, the Crew were eliminated 4-2 on aggregate (overall goals within series).

The Black & Gold escaped Columbus with a 2-1 loss that allowed them to move on in the competition with a 4-2 aggregate win in their Round of 16 series. They'll face Inter Miami CF or Jamaica's Cavalier FC in the quarterfinals next month.