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Suárez’s Late Penalty Sends Inter Miami Past Tigres to Leagues Cup Semifinals

With Messi sidelined by muscle discomfort, Mascherano’s halftime red card now leaves him off the semifinal touchline.

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Paul Rothrock #14 and Danny Musovski #19 of the Seattle Sounders FC celebrate their third goal against LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on August 10, 2025 in Carson, California.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF shoots whilst under pressure from Diego Fagúndez #7 of LA Galaxy during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and LA Galaxy at Chase Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Aug 20, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Tigres UANL forward Angel Correa (7) dribbles the ball past Inter Miami CF defender Gonzalo Lujan (2) and defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) before scoring during the second half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Luis Suárez scored twice from the spot, including an 89th-minute winner, after both penalties were called for handballs on Javier Aquino and the second was confirmed by VAR.
  • Inter Miami won 2-1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, advancing despite Lionel Messi being ruled out with ongoing muscle discomfort and his status for the semifinal uncertain.
  • Head coach Javier Mascherano was sent off at halftime and will be suspended from the touchline for the semifinal, with TV showing him apparently communicating from the stands during the match.
  • Tigres leveled through Ángel Correa in the 67th minute, and Iván López later hit both posts with a stoppage-time header that did not cross the line.
  • Miami will host Orlando City next week in the semifinal as they pursue a second Leagues Cup title and a Concacaf Champions Cup berth.