LA Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimovic ejected after slapping opponent

May 21 (UPI) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic slapped an opponent in the face and was ejected during the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 win against the Montreal Impact Monday in Montreal.

The slap occurred in the 39th minute of the match. Ibrahimovic was standing near Michael Petrasso on the play. The defender backed up and stepped on Ibrahimovic's foot. The striker reacted by slapping him in the face. Both players fell to the ground after the exchange.

The referee used VAR to assess the sequence. Ibrahimovic was given a red card and booted from the contest. Petrasso received a yellow card for his role in the altercation.

Ola Kamara scored the only goal of the contest, beating Montreal keeper Evan Bush in the 75th minute.

Ibrahimovic, 36, has three goals and three assists in seven games for the Galaxy. Los Angeles battles San Jose at 11 p.m. on Friday before taking on FC Dallas on Wednesday.

Ibrahimovic will not be available for the Galaxy on Friday. The booking was Ibrahimovic's 13th career red card and first of his Major League Soccer tenure.