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Inter Miami Advances to Champions Cup Quarterfinals, Faces Uncertainty Over Messi's Injury

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez shine in victory, but Messi's injury casts shadow over upcoming matches.

  • Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez led Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Nashville SC, securing a spot in the Champions Cup quarterfinals with a 5-3 aggregate victory.
  • Messi scored and assisted in the win but was forced off with a muscle overload in his right leg, raising concerns about his availability for future games.
  • Inter Miami's head coach, Gerardo Martino, indicated Messi is likely to miss the next match against D.C. United, emphasizing the team's cautious approach to his fitness.
  • Despite Messi's potential absence, Luis Suárez's performance, including a goal and an assist, highlights the team's depth and resilience.
  • Inter Miami is set to face either Monterrey or Cincinnati in the quarterfinals of the Champions Cup, with the first leg scheduled for April 2.
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