LA Galaxy vs. Toluca: Bragging rights return in Campeones Cup 2025

The 2025 Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup featured a matchup between the LA Galaxy and Toluca FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. This annual contest pits the reigning MLS Cup champion against the Liga MX champion for a trophy and regional bragging rights.

LA Galaxy entered the match seeking to add silverware to what has been a challenging 2025 season, having struggled in MLS and finishing near the bottom of the Western Conference. However, they had positive momentum after a strong run in the 2025 Leagues Cup, where they secured a 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup spot. Head coach Greg Vanney emphasized the opportunity to create a legacy by winning the trophy in this single-match final.

Toluca arrived in great form as Liga MX contenders. They entered the Campeones Cup after winning the 2025 Clausura and defeating Club América 3-1 to claim the Campeón de Campeones title. Toluca was enjoying a winning streak and shared the top position in Liga MX standings.

The match took place on October 1, 2025, at 10:30 pm ET (2:30 UTC Oct 2). LA Galaxy won the game 1-0, with Diego Fagúndez scoring a penalty in the 36th minute and Gabriel Pec scoring late in the 84th minute to secure the victory. This win gave LA Galaxy the Campeones Cup trophy and regional bragging rights over Toluca in 2025.

The Campeones Cup continues to be a prestigious annual cross-border competition between MLS and Liga MX champions, celebrated for its intense rivalry and silverware prize.

Matchday Guide: LA Galaxy vs Toluca FC | October 1, 2025

The matchday guide for LA Galaxy vs Toluca FC on October 1, 2025, details the 2025 Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup played at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California. The match kicks off at 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET).

This annual competition pits the reigning MLS Cup champion against the Liga MX Campeón de Campeones. LA Galaxy qualified after winning the 2024 MLS Cup, while Toluca earned their spot by winning the 2025 Liga MX Clausura and the Campeón de Campeones title.

LA Galaxy have had a challenging season, currently at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, but come into the match off a strong 4-1 win over Sporting Kansas City. Toluca, meanwhile, is in excellent form with a five-match winning streak and shares the top spot in Liga MX.

Viewing options include streaming via Apple TV – MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+, and TUDN broadcast.

Key Match Information:

• Date & Time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
• Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, CA
• Competition: 2025 Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup
• Teams: LA Galaxy (MLS Cup 2024 champions) vs Toluca FC (Liga MX 2025 Clausura champions and Campeón de Campeones)
• Broadcast: Apple TV, TUDN

Additional context: This match is the first-ever meeting between LA Galaxy and Toluca. The Galaxy aims to redeem their difficult season with a trophy, while Toluca is enjoying momentum as a strong Liga MX team.

This guide helps fans prepare for attending or viewing the game, with key background on the teams and the competition’s significance.

Head-to-head record between LA Galaxy and Toluca

LA Galaxy and Toluca FC have no previous head-to-head matches. Their upcoming match on October 1, 2025, will be their first-ever meeting on the field.

All-time top scorers in LA Galaxy vs Toluca matches

There are no all-time top scorers listed for LA Galaxy vs Toluca matches because this is their first-ever competitive meeting. Therefore, no player has yet accumulated goals in this head-to-head matchup between the two clubs

List top 10 scorers and goals in Galaxy vs Toluca matches

Since the LA Galaxy vs Toluca match on October 1, 2025, is their first-ever meeting, there are no all-time top scorers or goal records between the two teams. However, in this debut match, some players who scored goals were:

• Diego Fagundez (LA Galaxy) scored a penalty at the 36th minute.
• Nicolás Castro (Toluca) scored at the 53rd minute.
• Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) scored at the 84th minute.

This list reflects the first goal scorers in the initial match rather than historical top scorers from previous head-to-head matches since none exist yet.

Break down those top scorers by competition (league, cup, Campeones Cup)

Since the LA Galaxy vs Toluca match on October 1, 2025, is their first-ever meeting, all goals scored by players in that match fall exclusively under the Campeones Cup competition category.

To clarify:

• Players like Diego Fagundez (LA Galaxy), Nicolás Castro (Toluca), and Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) who scored in this match have their goals recorded only in Campeones Cup history.
• There are no previous Galaxy vs Toluca matches in league or other cup competitions to break down goals by those categories.

Therefore, the top scorers in Galaxy vs Toluca matches so far come only from the Campeones Cup competition, as this is their debut head-to-head clash.

Highlight which goals were in Galaxy vs Toluca matches

The goals scored in the LA Galaxy vs Toluca match on October 1, 2025, which is their first-ever meeting, are as follows:

• Diego Fagundez (LA Galaxy) scored a penalty goal at the 36th minute in the Campeones Cup.
• Nicolás Castro (Toluca) scored at the 53rd minute in the Campeones Cup.
• Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) scored at the 84th minute in the Campeones Cup.

These are the only goals recorded in Galaxy vs Toluca matches, all within this Campeones Cup fixture.

List the specific goals from my top scorers that occurred in Galaxy vs Toluca matches

The specific goals from the top scorers that occurred in the LA Galaxy vs Toluca match on October 1, 2025, are:

• Diego Fagundez (LA Galaxy) scored a penalty goal at the 36th minute.
• Nicolás Castro (Toluca) scored at the 53rd minute.
• Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) scored at the 84th minute.

These goals are the only ones recorded in Galaxy vs Toluca matches so far, all from this Campeones Cup fixture.

Show those Galaxy vs Toluca goals with minute and scorer club

Here are the specific goals in the LA Galaxy vs Toluca match on October 1, 2025, with the minute scored and the scorer’s club:

These goals were all scored in the Campeones Cup match between LA Galaxy and Toluca.

Include match date and competition for each goal

Here are the goals scored in the LA Galaxy vs Toluca match on October 1, 2025, including the scorer, minute, club, match date, and competition:

All goals occurred during the 2025 Campeones Cup match on October 1, 2025.

Show goals sorted by match date newest first

Here are the goals from the LA Galaxy vs Toluca match sorted by match date newest first, with scorer, minute, club, match date, and competition included:

Since all these goals occurred in the same recent match, the newest-first sorting lists the 84th-minute goal first, followed by the 53rd and 36th-minute goals.