Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami vs. Nashville: CCC Round of 16 Clash

Inter Miami confirmed Lionel Messi will be available for the Concacaf Champions Cup second leg on Wednesday. The club faces Nashville in a crucial Round of 16 match in Florida.

Squad update

Manager Javier Mascherano dismissed fitness concerns for Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. He said both players were rested for the weekend trip to Charlotte due to travel and artificial turf.

Only Maxi Falcón is unavailable for the tie.

Match context

The CCC Round of 16 clash is set in Florida for the return fixture. The first leg in Nashville finished 0-0, leaving the tie finely poised.

Path to the quarterfinals

A win will send Inter Miami into the Champions Cup quarterfinals. Their next opponent would be either Philadelphia Union or Club América.

Messi’s recent form and record versus Nashville

In the Champions Cup, Messi has seven goals in 11 appearances. Against Nashville, he has an exceptional record of 15 goals and four assists in 11 matches.

Recent history and ambitions

Miami reached last season’s Champions Cup semifinal but were eliminated by Vancouver Whitecaps. They later defeated Vancouver to claim the 2025 MLS Cup.

A positive Wednesday result would be a major step toward continental success. Follow build-up and live coverage at Filmogaz.com.