The LA Galaxy won their first MLS regular season game in 11 months, as they turned the tables and beat LAFC 2-0 in the latest edition of El Trafico at Banc of California Stadium Saturday.
The win was LA’s first of the season, but they were firmly the better team throughout, and thoroughly deserved the victory. While LAFC had won the last two El Traficos, the Galaxy picking up a rivalry win at a low point in their campaign has to taste even sweeter.
Guillermo Barros Schelotto opted to start Jonathan dos Santos on the bench, with the midfielder estimating he was able to play only 30 or 45 minutes in the days leading up to the game, while Ethan Zubak started at striker with Chicharito out of the reckoning on the day.