After nearly pulling off a comeback in the second leg of the two-game, round-of-16 series against Los Angeles FC, the Crew were eliminated 4-2 on aggregate (overall goals within series).

Columbus Crew put themselves in a goal-less hole going into the second leg of the round of 16 series vs LAFC in Champions Cup.

The team takes a commanding three-goal lead into the second leg of their series on Tuesday night in Columbus, putting a quarterfinal berth well within reach.