May 25, 2025, Posted by: Ra'eesa Moosa
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.
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Bharat Singh
Giroud just turned 38 and still outsmarts defenders like they’re on slow motion 🤯
May 26, 2025 AT 00:59
Mansi Mehta
Wow. So Montréal played like they had a deadline to leave the field and LAFC played like they were late for a yoga class. Both somehow won nothing. Classic.
May 26, 2025 AT 21:12
Sourav Sahoo
I swear I held my breath for 12 minutes straight during that last 10 minutes. My cat left the room. My neighbor knocked on my door asking if I was okay. I just whispered 'Giroud... he's still here.'
May 27, 2025 AT 02:51
Sourav Zaman
Honestly the whole match felt like a Netflix docuseries with too many ads. Giroud’s goal was the only thing that made sense. The rest was just people running in circles hoping someone would trip
May 27, 2025 AT 15:09
Sachin Kumar
I think Montréal’s defense deserves more credit. They held LAFC to two goals despite 19 shots. That’s not bad. It’s not perfect, but it’s not a train wreck either.
May 27, 2025 AT 15:29
Ramya Dutta
Giroud scored and suddenly everyone’s calling him a legend. What about the 30-year-old kid who plays 90 minutes and gets zero headlines? Where’s the love?
May 28, 2025 AT 09:35
Ravindra Kumar
This match was rigged. You think they let Giroud score because he’s French? Because the league wants to sell more jerseys in Europe? Wake up people. This isn’t soccer. It’s a marketing campaign with cleats.
May 28, 2025 AT 16:48
arshdip kaur
The draw was inevitable. The universe doesn’t reward excess. Two teams screaming for victory, both equally desperate - so the cosmos gave them a mirror. No winner. Only reflection.
May 29, 2025 AT 03:21
Diganta Dutta
Wait, so you’re telling me LAFC didn’t win because Giroud didn’t score a hat-trick? That’s the problem with modern football - one guy does one thing and suddenly he’s the entire narrative.
May 29, 2025 AT 17:31
Meenal Bansal
I’m crying. I literally cried. That last 10 minutes? I was on my knees. My dog started barking. My mom came in asking if I was having a stroke. I said ‘NO MOM, THIS IS ART.’
May 30, 2025 AT 11:06
Mohd Imtiyaz
The transition from defense to attack by LAFC in the 65th minute was textbook. The way they shifted width and pulled the center-back out of position - that’s elite tactical awareness. Montréal’s fullbacks were caught too high. Classic counter.
May 30, 2025 AT 21:07
Dipak Prajapati
Giroud? More like Giroud-Who? This match was a glorified friendly. LAFC’s midfield was asleep for 50 minutes and Montréal’s coach is clearly out of his depth. This isn’t MLS. This is MLS: The Reality Show.
May 31, 2025 AT 06:44
Avijeet Das
I’m curious - how many of the players on both teams actually grew up playing in MLS? Or are they all imports who just landed here for the paycheck? I feel like we’re missing the soul of the league sometimes.
June 1, 2025 AT 05:56
khaja mohideen
We need to celebrate the grind. Not just the goals. The guy who made 12 tackles and got zero credit? He’s the real MVP. The ball doesn’t always glow. Sometimes the work is invisible.
June 1, 2025 AT 22:04
Akash Vijay Kumar
I think... the match... was... truly... beautiful... in its... unpredictability... and... the... resilience... shown... by... both... teams... even... under... pressure...
June 2, 2025 AT 04:22
Sachin Kumar
You know what’s wild? Montréal had 14 shots and only 2 on target. LAFC had 19 shots and 8 on target. That’s not luck. That’s finishing. Giroud didn’t just score - he made the difference because he takes what’s given. The rest? Just noise.
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Ra'eesa Moosa
I am a journalist with a keen interest in covering the intricate details of daily events across Africa. My work focuses on delivering accurate and insightful news reports. Each day, I strive to bring light to the stories that shape our continent's narrative. My passion for digging deeper into issues helps in crafting stories that not only inform but also provoke thought.