Real Salt Lake defeated San Diego FC 4–2 in an MLS encounter that underlined the hosts' attacking superiority and clinical finishing. Deployed in a 5–4–1 formation, Real Salt Lake dominated through volume and efficiency, recording 15 shots with 9 on target and accumulating 3.21 expected goals—substantially outperforming their actual output. Sergi Solans led the charge with two goals, supported by strikes from Diego Luna and Morgan Guilavogui. San Diego's 4–3–3 shape offered limited resistance; the visitors managed only nine shots and 1.9 xG, though their goalkeeper maintained a 60 per cent save rate despite conceding 2.0 post-shot expected goals. Referee Ismail Elfath oversaw a match decided by Real Salt Lake's superior control and conversion rate rather than contentious decisions. The result extends Real Salt Lake's home strength in the early season.