Toluca beats LAFC 4-0 to reach an all-Mexican Champions Cup final

TL;DR

Toluca defeated LAFC 4-0 to advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final against UANL Tigres. The match featured key goals from Helinho, Everardo del Villar, and Joao Paulo Dias 'Paulinho'.

Key points

Toluca beat LAFC 4-0 in the semifinals
Helinho and del Villar scored key goals
Joao Paulo Dias 'Paulinho' added two stoppage-time goals
Toluca will face UANL Tigres in the final
This is the first all-Mexican final since 2021

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TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) — Sparked by second-half goals from Helinho and Everardo del Villar, Toluca beat LAFC 4-0 on Wednesday to qualify for a CONCACAF Champions Cup final against UANL Tigres. Helinho converted a penalty in the 49th minute and del Villar doubled the lead in the 58th. Portuguese striker Joao Paulo Dias “Paulinho” added two goals in stoppage time for the Red Devils, who clinched the semifinal series 5-2 on aggregate. This will be the first all-Mexican final in the continental tournament since 2021, when Monterrey defeated Club América. Regardless of who wins the May 30 decider, a Mexican team will take home the championship trophy for the fourth consecutive year. The last MLS team to win the title was the Seattle Sounders in 2022. Toluca will be aiming for a third title in the tournament, and first since 2003 when it beat Morelia in another all-Mexican final. Toluca achieved victory despite the absence of two Mexico national team players, Alexis Vega and Jesús Gallardo, who had to join the national squad preparing for the World Cup. LAFC was seeking a third trip to the final in its fourth competition appearance. The club also reached the Champions Cup Final in 2020 and 2023. LAFC finished the match with 10 players after Ryan Porteous was sent off in the 88th minute. \\\_ AP soccer:

Q&A

What were the key moments in the Toluca vs LAFC match?

Toluca's Helinho scored a penalty in the 49th minute, followed by a goal from Everardo del Villar in the 58th minute, and Joao Paulo Dias 'Paulinho' added two goals in stoppage time.

When is the CONCACAF Champions Cup final between Toluca and UANL Tigres?

The final match between Toluca and UANL Tigres is scheduled for May 30.

How many titles has Toluca won in the CONCACAF Champions Cup?

Toluca is aiming for its third title in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, with its last victory occurring in 2003.