O Inter Miami is in the quarterfinals of Concacaf Champions. And all thanks to another gala performance by Lionel Messi e Luis Suarez. This Wednesday (13), at Chase Stadium, the Florida team met again Nashville SC for the return of the round of 16 of the continental competition and took the place after a 3-1 victory. The match was broadcast exclusively to Star+ subscribers.
Messi and Suárez were once again the names of the game and contributed directly to the team’s triumph. Vice Citywith an assist and a goal each, which were enough for the North Americans to qualify and continue in the fight for the unprecedented title.
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On the way there, the duo had already been fundamental for Inter Miami, who lost 2-0, but reacted thanks to goals from Messi and Suárez and a 2-2 draw. With that, a victory at home was enough to confirm the place. And that’s exactly what happened.
Inter Miami made its debut in the Concacaf Champions only in the round of 16 due to the title of Leagues Cuplast year, with Messi in the squad.
How was the Messi and Suárez show
In the first half the stage was set for a true Messi show. As soon as 8 minutes, the number 10 passed to his faithful squire Suárez, who opened the scoring in Fort Lauderdale.
Afterwards, at 23 minutes, it was the turn of E.T. also leave yours. The Paraguayan Diego Gomez He made a great move, invaded the area and passed it to Messi, who finished and increased the score.
In the second half, Messi was substituted after 4 minutes, giving way to Robert Taylorand it was Suárez’s turn to shine.
And it was with the assistance of the Uruguayan for Taylor himself, at 18 minutes, that Inter Miami reached the third goal and closed the scoring in Florida.
At the end of the game, Nashville took advantage of Inter Miami “relaxing” in the match and had their main chances. Just a little more to go 10 minutes to the end, Hany Mukhtar came to fill the nets and reduce the score for the visiting team, but the WAS reviewed the move and disallowed the goal due to the move being offside.
And, in addition, Sam Surridge scored the goal of honor for Nashville, which was confirmed after a new VAR check, closing the score at 3-1.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez celebrating Inter Miami’s goal against Nashville, at Chase Stadium, in the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Peter Joneleit/Getty Images
Who will Inter Miami face in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals?
With a guaranteed place in the next phase of the competition, Inter Miami is still waiting to find out its next opponent.
The rival will leave the duel between FC Cincinnati e Monyerrey-MEX. In the first leg, in the United States, the Mexicans won 1-0 and are ahead.
The decisive match takes place this Thursday (14), at 11:15 pm (Brasília time), at Estadio BBVA. To confirm their place, Monterrey only needs a draw, while the North Americans need a victory by at least two goals difference.
The Concacaf Champions quarter-final games will take place between 2 a 4 e 9 a April 11respectively.
It is worth remembering that the competition will also give the champion the opportunity to compete in the unprecedented FIFA Club Superworld, which will take place from 2025.