Overview
- Lionel Messi has reintegrated into full Inter Miami group training as the club targets his availability for the Aug. 20 quarterfinal against Tigres at Chase Stadium.
- Tigres’ Liga MX fixture versus Mazatlán was officially shifted from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23 to ensure rest following their Leagues Cup commitment.
- Quarterfinal ties in this Leagues Cup edition will skip extra time and go directly to a penalty shootout with a minimum of five attempts per side if matches finish level.
- Betting odds from Caliente.mx list Inter Miami as slight favorites at +110 over Tigres, reflecting narrow parity across all four quarterfinal matchups.
- Inter Miami’s reported interest in Cruz Azul defender Gonzalo Piovi faces eligibility rules that would bar him from participating in this edition of the Leagues Cup.