LAFC Tops LA Galaxy in Thrilling 5-3 ‘El Trafico' in Photos

Published October 24, 2019 • Updated on April 24, 2021 at 12:02 pm

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Carlos Vela celebrates after scoring and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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The 3252 cheer with passion ahead of the first ever LAFC and LA Galaxy MLS Playoffs meeting at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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The 3252 cheer with passion ahead of the first ever LAFC and LA Galaxy MLS Playoffs meeting at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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LAFC fans unveil an "Indiana Jones" banner at the start of the playoff game against LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic warmsup ahead of the first ever LAFC and LA Galaxy MLS Playoffs meeting at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela opens the scoring by cutting inside and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela opens the scoring by cutting inside and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela opens the scoring by cutting inside and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela opens the scoring by cutting inside and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela opens the scoring by cutting inside and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela opens the scoring by cutting inside and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela celebrates with teammates after scoring and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela celebrates after scoring and giving Los Angeles Football Club a 1-0 lead over LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Carlos Vela celebrates after scoring his second goal of the first half to give LAFC a 2-0 lead over LA Galaxy on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores for LA Galaxy to make the score 2-1 and bring LA Galaxy back into the game before halftime on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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LA Galaxy players celebrate their opening goal on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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After LAFC scores a fifth goal, Zlatan Ibrahimovic waits to restart the match.

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After LAFC takes a 4-2 lead, the 3252 supporters' group fills the stadium up with smoke.

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Romain Alessandrini plays for the LA Galaxy on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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Adama Diomande taunts the LA Galaxy supports' section after the final whistle and a 5-3 LAFC victory at Banc of California Stadium on Oct. 24, 2019.

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Jonathan Dos Santos thanks LA Galaxy fans after a season-ending defeat at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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The 3252 supports' group celebrates LAFC's first victory over rivals LA Galaxy on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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The 3252 supports' group celebrates LAFC's 5-3 win over rivals LA Galaxy on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

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