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Tigres Depart for Florida with Messi Set to Return in Leagues Cup Quarterfinal

Guido Pizarro has opted for recovery-focused training after the Apertura defeat to sharpen his squad ahead of Wednesday’s match in Fort Lauderdale.

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Overview

  • Tigres suffered a 3-1 defeat to Club América on Saturday, ending their unbeaten start to Liga MX’s Apertura 2025.
  • The team held a recovery-focused session in San Nicolás before boarding a charter flight Monday to Fort Lauderdale for the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.
  • Coach Guido Pizarro labeled the encounter with Inter Miami and Messi a significant test and intends to adjust his lineup for match conditions.
  • Lionel Messi returned from a minor injury to score and assist in Inter Miami’s recent 3-1 MLS victory over the LA Galaxy and is expected to play Wednesday.
  • The quarterfinal winner will meet the victor of the Toluca vs. Orlando City tie in the Leagues Cup semifinal under the tournament’s direct-penalty shootout rules.