The Galaxy are struggling through a miserable MLS, but they continued to shine Leagues Cup play with a 2-1 win over Mexican power Pachuca Wednesday.

The 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals delivered drama and goals, setting up an all-MLS semifinal stage for the first time in the tournament’s history, leaving Liga MX out of the final stretch.

Lionel Messi, who returned from injury last weekend, suffered a setback and had to miss the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres.