Overview

• Inter Miami suffered their first loss of the season, falling 3-2 to CF Montreal due to the absence of key players including Lionel Messi.
• Messi, along with ex-Barcelona teammates, was rested during the match as part of a strategy to manage player fatigue during a busy season schedule.
• Despite the loss, Inter Miami remains in first place in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1-1 record.
• Set piece defense was identified as a major weakness for Inter Miami, contributing to their defeat.
• Messi is expected to return for the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville SC.