La Galaxy 4-0 Santos Laguna Player Ratings: Matheus Nascimento Rated 8.5 as la Galaxy Get a Comfortable Win Over Santos

LA Galaxy went head-to-head against Santos Laguna on 7th August 2025 on Matchday 3. Goals from Paintsil, Nascimento, and Yoshida sealed the deal for LA Galaxy. Read on to find the LA Galaxy vs Santos Laguna player ratings. The match started with an early goal from the LA Galaxy as Joseph Paintsil's left-footed shot found the back of the net as he was set up by Mauricio Cuevas. It was all LA Galaxy since then, who capitalized on their lead and kept on coming to double up the cushion. In the 25th minute, Anthony Lozano was booked with a yellow card, which was the first in the game.

The match went on, and LA Galaxy kept their foot on the attacking front, and eventually, in the 39th minute, they got the second goal as Matheus Nascimento's left-footed shot from close range gave them a 2-goal lead. Yoshida's additional minute goal made the score 3-0. The drama took another turn in the 45th minute as Lozano, who was previously booked with a yellow card, got himself booked again, and it was followed by a red card. But that wasn't the end, as Ramiro Sordo was also booked with a red card before the first half whistle for violent conduct. It was substitutions coming in from both sides after the start of the 2nd half. However, the momentum was still on the side of the LA Galaxy as Nascimento's second goal sealed the deal. The score stood 4-0 after the full-time whistle. Here are the LA Galaxy vs Santos Laguna Player Ratings.

LA Galaxy Player Ratings

Here are the LA Galaxy Player Ratings:

Goalkeeper

Novak Micovic- 5/10

Novak Micovic was the less-tested keeper between the two. He was barely tested by the opposition, and all his work today were the distributions as the LA Galaxy tried to play it from the back multiple times.

Defenders

Mauricio Cuevas- 7/10

Mauricio Cuevas was one of the elite defenders in the back for the LA Galaxy today. He won all his ground duels, and his clearances were a statement today. Moreover, he had 94% passing accuracy today.

Maya Yoshida- 7/10

The captain, Maya Yoshida, was in the zone today. In addition to his defensive stability and leadership that made sure to keep the danger at bay, he got himself on the scoresheet today. He won almost all of his duels today.

Carlos Garces- 5.5/10

In the totality of the first half, Carlos Garces won almost 60% of his ground duels. He had a total of 36 touches by the 45 minutes and ensured a total 100% passing accuracy. Such a number is astonishing for a defender. He was subbed off after 45 minutes.

Julian Aude- 5/10

Julian Aude was given the green light to attack today. Though he made a crucial interception and blocked a dangerous shot, his contributions were more on the attack, as in 42 touches, he ensured a 100% passing accuracy after the hour mark.

Midfielders

Edwin Cerillo- 6/10

Averaging a 95% passing accuracy throughout the game, Edwin Cerillo's contributions right over the defensive line have been crucial in the LA Galaxy's win over Santos today. In fact, he was one of the big reasons why the LA Galaxy saw more possession of the ball today.

Diego Fagundez- 6/10

Just like Edwin Cerillo, Diego Fagundez also played a crucial role in the LA Galaxy's success today. He made a few key passes in the game that opened up opportunities for the team. Moreover, he had a 94% passing accuracy throughout the game.

Gabriel Pec- 6/10

During the 63 minutes of playing time, Gabriel Pec ensured a total of 97% passing accuracy. He only had 51 touches with the ball. However, he made the most out of it, having a total of 4 key passes in the game and more than 50% successful dribble attempts. He was subbed off in the 63rd minute.

Marco Reus- 7/10

Like Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus was also on the pitch for 63 minutes. During that time, he had a total of 40 touches and ensured 91% passing accuracy throughout the match. He made a total of 4 key passes today. His presence in the attacking midfielder position was too much for the opposition.

Joseph Paintsil- 7/10

Maintaining an 85% passing accuracy on average, Joseph Paintsil was one of the key players in today's match against Santos. He had a total of 52 touches and had a total of 4 shots on target, in which he scored one goal.

Forwards

Matheus Nascimento- 8.5/10

There is no doubt that Matheus Nascimento is the man of the match today. He had 3 shots on target today, in which he scored 2 goals. For the rest of the match, he ensured an 80% passing accuracy and also made a key pass that could have been an assist.

Substitutions

Zanka- 4/10

Zanka came into the match in the 46th minute to replace Garces.

Miki Yamane- 4/10

Miki Yamane came into the match in the 63rd minute to replace Pec.

Lucas Sanabria- 4/10

Lucas Sanabria came onto the match in the 63rd minute to take the place of Marco Reus.

Isaiah Parente- 4/10

Isaiah Parent came into the match in the 75th minute to replace Yoshida.

Eriq Zavaleta- 4/10

Eriq Zavaleta came onto the match in the 80th minute to replace Paintsil.

Manager

Greg Vanney- 8/10

Greg Vanney was surely the happier manager between the two, given his team's explosive performance and how he was able to make early subs to retain his players' fitness.

Sportsdunia player of the match is Matheus Nascimento.