Overview

• Lionel Messi did not play after reporting discomfort in training, and the staff chose not to risk him, assistant Javier Morales said.
• Both Miami penalties were awarded for handballs by Tigres’ Javier Aquino, and Ángel Correa had briefly leveled the match for the visitors.
• Tigres nearly forced extra time when Edgar López’s late header struck both posts before bouncing out.
• Assistant coach Javier Mascherano received a red card for dissent and was later shown on broadcast cameras relaying instructions by phone, an action prohibited by tournament rules.
• Jordi Alba left the match with a knee knock, and the team said it is awaiting the medical report.