How to watch LAFC vs. LA Galaxy on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021

Topics: LAFC, LA Galaxy, Banc of California Stadium, Diego Rossi, Julian Araujo, Greg Vanney

MLS Heineken Rivalry Week resumes on Saturday with the twelfth edition of El Trafico, as LAFC looks to close the gap with LA Galaxy in the current season and in the all-time series between the two.

The highly-anticipated Major League Soccer clash will be hosted by Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. American soccer fans can watch the derby live on TV on FOX Network and FOX Deportes. Fans in the USA can also catch the action on the FOX Sports App and on Foxsports.com. Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn how to watch the derby in 50+ countries.

LAFC (6-9-5) is living through one of the franchise's darkest skids, losing four games in a row – worst losing run in club history. The Black-and-Gold have fallen to ninth place in the Western Conference and are currently out of the playoff picture. However, they are just three points away from a playoff position and have a game in hand.

On the other hand, LA Galaxy (11-8-2) is in the process of bouncing back from a disappointing 2020 season. Like LAFC, the Galaxy enter this rivalry matchup in a slump. A win would snap their two-game losing streak and keep them at the top of the Western Conference.

LAFC vs. LA Galaxy: Head-to-head

The Galaxy lead the all-time series between the two Los Angeles clubs, with five wins, three draws and three loses. Both teams have each scored 25 goals, bringing the goals per game average to 4.5.

The Black-and-Gold have a positive record at home against their city rivals, winning two, drawing two and losing one. The Galaxy has been outscored 12-10 at the Banc of California Stadium.

LAFC vs. LA Galaxy: Players to watch

Diego Rossi – LAFC

Uruguayan forward Diego Rossi has not scored an open-play goal since July 17. Therefor, Saturday is a big day for the South American ace. He has five goals and one assist in 18 appearances this season. Rossi scored a penalty goal against Vancouver in LAFC's 2-1 away loss last weekend.

Julian Araujo – LA Galaxy

Right-back Julian Araujo is a young American product who has gained the trust of manager Greg Vanney. The 20-year-old notched four assists in his 20 appearances for the Galaxy this season. Additionally, the outside defender helps LA progress up the field with good passing accuracy and he also can play successful key passes in the opponent's last third.