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Inter Miami Prepares for Decisive Match Against LAFC in Champions Cup Quarterfinals

Trailing 1-0 on aggregate, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami aim to overturn the deficit at home tonight, while missing key midfielder Sergio Busquets due to suspension.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami in action during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 match between Los Angeles Football Club and Inter Miami at BMO Stadium on April 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scores on a penalty kick during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations Cup quarterfinal second-leg match against LAFC on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Messi scored twice to rally his team to a 3-1 win and a 3-2 aggregate-goal victory in the series. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Overview

  • Inter Miami faces Los Angeles FC tonight in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, needing a win to overcome a 1-0 aggregate deficit and advance to the semifinals.
  • Lionel Messi is expected to play, with his starting status to be confirmed an hour before kickoff; the World Cup champion is seen as pivotal to Miami's chances of success.
  • Midfielder Sergio Busquets will miss the match due to a tournament suspension after receiving his second yellow card in the first leg, forcing tactical adjustments in Miami's lineup.
  • The match kicks off at 8:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, with additional live streaming options available for viewers globally.
  • A victory for Inter Miami would set up a potential semifinal matchup against either Vancouver Whitecaps or Pumas, with the other semifinal already featuring two LIGA MX teams.