"I Can't Forget the '0-4 Crushing Defeat': Son Heung-min to Start Against Toluca... Aims for Revenge Three Months Later with 'Special Mission to Reactivate the Goal-Scoring Machine'"

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Son Heung-min (34, LAFC) will seek revenge against Toluca following a heavy defeat in the previous Champions Cup match.

LA FC will face Toluca of Mexico's Liga MX at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, at 12:10 p.m. (Korean time) on the 9th for the second leg of the 2026 Leagues Cup.

On this day, Son Heung-min was once again included in the starting lineup. Leading the attack are Denis Bouanga and David Martinez alongside Son Heung-min. The midfield is handled by Marco Delgado, Mathieu Choiniere, and Timothy Tillman. The defense features Ryan Hollingshead, Aaron Long, Nkosi Tafari, and Yevhen Cheberko, while Hugo Lloris guards the goal.

This match marks the first meeting since the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final in May, approximately three months ago. At that time, despite winning the first leg, LA FC suffered a decisive 0-4 defeat on the road in the second leg, ending their hopes of reaching the final. This game carries the character of a rematch. Son Heung-min also recorded two assists in the first leg of the Champions Cup but remained silent in the second leg as he was tightly marked by the opposing defense.

The League Cup, featuring teams from the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) and Mexico's Liga MX, advances the top four teams from each league into the tournament based on Round 1 results. Having secured two points with a victory over Guadalajara (Mexico) in the first leg via penalty shootout, LA FC must win this match against Toluca to earn three points and qualify for the tournament.

Rival Toluca is demonstrating a formidable lineup. Relying on rapid transitions between offense and defense and a solid organizational structure, they completely defeated Seattle Sounders 3-0 in the first match of this League Cup.

It is time for Son Heung-min to score again. After the 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean Cup, Son Heung-min has been serving as the focal point of his team's offense. In the recent Guadalajara match, he played 86 minutes but failed to register an attacking point, ending his four-game consecutive goal-scoring streak.

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