LAFC star promises to overcome LA Galaxy in upcoming clash

As the Los Angeles Galaxy prepare to face LAFC in the latest installment of the “El Trafico” rivalry, all eyes are on Olivier Giroud, the French striker making his debut in this fierce contest.

Scheduled for Saturday, April 14, at Dignity Health Sports Park, this match will be Giroud's first experience of the storied rivalry, and he’s well aware of the significance of the occasion.

According to AS, Giroud shared his anticipation for the game:

" It’s my first derby against the Galaxy, and yes, I can’t wait. We’ve been training very well this week, even with the international players arriving a bit late after their travels. But now, we all feel ready for the big game"

LAFC star promises to overcome LA Galaxy in upcoming clash

The Galaxy have already faced LAFC twice this season, with the Black & Gold emerging victorious in both encounters, winning 2-1 on April 6 and again on July 4. The upcoming clash represents LAFC's chance to extend their winning streak, and Giroud is eager to contribute to this effort.

Giroud has already made his mark in MLS by scoring his first goal in the Leagues Cup final against Columbus Crew. Despite this success, he has yet to find the net in MLS play, making this match against the Galaxy a crucial opportunity for him to prove himself.

When discussing his preparation for the MLS and the upcoming derby, Giroud reflected on advice from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who had previously played for the LA Galaxy. Giroud shared:

"When I told Zlatan I wanted to play for LAFC, he said I would enjoy the MLS because it’s a good league for forwards. There’s more space and more opportunities to score goals "

For Galaxy supporters, Giroud’s debut offers a chance to see how the new LAFC star handles the pressure and intensity of “El Trafico.” Giroud and LAFC go for their third win in a row and, Galaxy fans are hoping their team can break LAFC’s winning streak and snag a big win to boost their pride in this heated rivalry.