LAFC and América got this opportunity after FIFA disqualified León because of its rules against participation by multiple clubs owned by the same entity. León and fellow Liga MX qualifier Pachuca are owned by the same group, and León lost its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after attempting to change its ownership structure.

Given the prize on the line, this could be the most important match that either side plays all season.

Garcia had made his first-team debut for Real Madrid last season itself and had some minutes in the current campaign, even scoring and assisting a goal.

The transfer window opens on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 June...

Alexander-Arnold has been with Liverpool since joining his hometown club at the age of six.