LAFC and LA Galaxy have the most consistently chaotic and entertaining rivalry on American soil and their latest El Trafico meeting proves it.
Who needs El Clásico when you’ve got El Tráfico?
LAFC and LA Galaxy may not be the biggest brands in American sports, but their rivalry is better than all the rest if you’re looking for bang for your buck.
These two teams just seem to go wild every time the MLS rivals meet. For an example, turn to Saturday’s dramatic 3-3 draw at Banc of California Stadium.
The Galaxy went up 1-0. LAFC pegged it back with a penalty before halftime. Then things got absolutely crazy.
Brian Rodriguez scored an absolutely jaw-dropping goal to put LAFC ahead 2-1.
The @SanManuelCasino Thrill of the Match: @Brodriguez_16 dismantles the defense. #LAFC pic.twitter.com/zFJhn4oqzX
— LAFC (@LAFC) August 29, 2021
Dejan Joveljić tied it back up six minutes later. Two minutes after than, Rodriguez struck again.
Since El Trafico is never short of twists and turns, Kevin Cabral turned up in the 86th minute with yet another game-tying goal.
WE'RE ALL TIED UP!
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 29, 2021
WHAT A FINISH BY KEVIN CABRAL! pic.twitter.com/qV98m75Ao0
LAFC and LA Galaxy delivered another thrilling El Tráfico
The insanity of it all had Twitter quaking.
#ElTrafico right now: #LAFCvLA pic.twitter.com/5s4cA7QQz8
— James "Crystal Dunn Is My USWNT Captain" Clay (@LoneStarStriker) August 29, 2021
NO VELA. NO CHICHARITO. NO MATTER. EL TRAFICO NEVER DISAPPOINTS. THIS GAME IS DRUNK
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) August 29, 2021
El Trafico is off the rails in the best way
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) August 29, 2021
Gromit after that wild 2nd half of #ElTrafico pic.twitter.com/GHK2QFPysf
— Adam Wesley (@adambwesley) August 29, 2021
It’s simple. El Tráfico always delivers.
#ElTrafico always delivers pic.twitter.com/YuOpC28CZK
— Chris Hudgison (@ChrisHudgison) August 29, 2021
Another incredible El Trafico! Some ridiculous goals, can't wait for the next one
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) August 29, 2021
Fútbol gives me life. This version of #ElTrafico was worth me sitting in a parking line for over 40 minutes. Amen.
— chandrima (@chandrimatweets) August 29, 2021
There are other more historic rivalries out there, but few meetings produce the fireworks that always seem to accompany these games.
El Trafico already the best MLS rivalry and it ain’t even close #ElTrafico #LAGalaxy
— Fernny (@FernandoC2425) August 29, 2021
LAFC and LA Galaxy will forever have the most entertaining derbies. Every game they play it seems to be a minimum 7/10 game for entertainment and they are having another fun one tonight! #LAFCvLA #ElTrafico @MLS
— Jack Robinson (@JRobinsonSport) August 29, 2021
#ElTrafico the best rivalry in #MLS. Always action packed, six goal thriller today.
— Joaquín (@MorningPint) August 29, 2021
It helps that neither team decided to play defense on Saturday.
Both #ElTrafico teams putting together their attacking options and remembering they need defenders. pic.twitter.com/SZt3jxKIai
— Ryan Krasnoo (@RyanKras) August 29, 2021
El Trafico ...where defending is for suckas
— Damian Calhoun (@DamianCalhoun) August 29, 2021
Both sides can appreciate the madness, even if both sides really wanted the three points.
The Galaxy lost two matches in a row coming into Saturday. The draw keeps them from extending their losing streak.
LAFC haven’t won since July 17 and they were on a four-game losing skid. A draw isn’t entirely satisfying. It stops the bleeding, though, and that’s better than nothing.
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