LAFC overwhelms Real España in CONCACAF Champions Cup opener

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Denis Bouanga scored three goals as LAFC built a five-goal lead by halftime and cruised to a 6-1 victory over Real España to kick off CONCACAF Champions Cup play on Tuesday night.

Son Heung-min, David Martinez and Timothy Tillman also scored for LAFC, which will host the second leg of the two-leg, total-goals first-round matchup next Tuesday night at BMO Stadium.

Bouanga started the scoring when he converted on a penalty shot in the third minute.

Martinez scored in the 11th minute...