Lionel Messi, who returned after 15 days out due to injury, was rested due to discomfort again. However, Inter Miami won without him. In the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup, Miami defeated Mexican club Tigres 2-1 thanks to two penalty goals from Uruguayan star Luis Suarez and advanced to the semi-finals.
Suarez put the team ahead from a penalty kick in the 23rd minute of the match at Chase Stadium. The forward hit the ball into the bottom right corner with a precise shot. However, Miami coach Javier Mascherano had to leave the field after seeing a red card just before halftime. As a result, he could not stay in the dugout and gave instructions to the assistant coach on the phone for the rest of the game.
Tigres equalized in the 67th minute through Angel Correa. But Suarez gave them hope again in the final minute. He secured the victory by scoring his second penalty in the 89th minute.
Miami has finally secured a place in the last four of the Leagues Cup with a 2-1 win. They will face either Orlando City or Taluka in the semi-finals.