Concacaf has launched an investigation into an incident in which LAFC defender Sergi Palencia allegedly used a derogatory term toward Rapids defender Chidozie Awaziem.

CONCACAF has opened an investigation into a derogatory comment allegedly made by Los Angeles FC defender Sergi Palencia toward Chidozie Awaziem of the Colorado Rapids during their CONCACAF Champions Cup match on Tuesday night.

The alleged incident took place late in Colorado's 1-0 loss, with Awaziem seemingly pleading with the referee to take action.

For the fifth time in as many tries, the Colorado Rapids are out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup without advancing.

Concacaf has launched an investigation into an incident that occurred in the final minutes of the Concacaf Champions Cup match between Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids after Sergi Palencia allegedly called Chidozie Awaziem a derogatory term.

Colorado's Chidoze Awaziem alleged that LAFC's Sergi Palencia directed a derogatory term at him in Tuesday night's match.