CF Montréal and LAFC Battle to 2-2 Draw as Giroud Shines in MLS Showdown

Match Highlights: End-to-End Drama at Stade Saputo

What do you get when two of the most exciting teams in the MLS face off? A night of twists, near-misses, and a flurry of goals. On May 24, 2025, CF Montréal and LAFC locked horns at Stade Saputo and neither side was willing to roll over, with the match ending in a gripping 2-2 draw. Fans barely had time to blink between crucial moments as both squads played with urgency and determination from the outset.

Montréal came out pressing hard, determined to break their recent string of inconsistent results. Their early intensity paid off with a swift opening goal, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. But LAFC, known for their resilience this season, didn't crumble. Instead, they gradually found their rhythm, using slick one-touch combinations and relentless movement off the ball to turn the tide. It wasn’t long before LAFC pulled level, flipping the match script and putting pressure right back on Montréal. Before halftime, both sides traded attacks, with keepers on both ends forced into action more than once.

Giroud's Impact and Tactical Tweaks

The second half felt like a chess game. Coaches tinkered with formations, trying to outwit each other. LAFC’s midfield provided plenty of bite, but Montréal nearly stole the lead again with a powerful shot that rattled the woodwork. With 14 shots for Montréal and 19 for LAFC, the match statistics mirrored the frantic energy on the pitch. Crucial blocks and flying tackles kept supporters guessing what would happen next. No one was surprised when Olivier Giroud, signed to add experience and clinical finishing, came up big in the 77th minute. He calmly slotted in the equalizer for LAFC, snatching a result that extends his team's unbeaten streak to eight matches and reminding everyone why he’s still a force at this level.

Montréal’s defenders, who have worked overtime all season, looked frustrated but dug deep to preserve the draw under intense late pressure from LAFC's attack. With both teams desperate for three points, late substitutions injected fresh legs but neither could find the winner. The game’s high tempo and dramatic turns made it impossible to look away—and left plenty for analysts to dissect afterward.

Now, with another key fixture on the horizon, Montréal players have little time to dwell on this result as they prepare to meet Inter Miami CF on May 28 at Chase Stadium. For LAFC, their streak remains intact, and with Giroud leading the line, they’re building real momentum heading into the summer months of the MLS campaign.