With a five-goal lead already in their back pocket, Vancouver Whitecaps FC cruised into the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, 7–3 on aggregate, despite losing 3–2 to Real CD Espana on Wednesday, March 15, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
They will next face reigning MLS champion Los Angeles FC in the quarters after LAFC beat LD Alajuelense of Costa Rica 4–2 on aggregate following a 2–1 loss later Wednesday.
After winning 5–0 at home in the first leg of the clubs’ opening-round matchup last week, the Whitecaps’ focus in the second leg was keeping Espana from getting early momentum. And that’s exactly what Vancouver goalkeeper Thomas Hasal did….