Nashville Eliminates Inter Miami from Champions Cup
The Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16 second legs continued this week across Central and North America. Inter Miami were eliminated after a 1-1 draw with Nashville in South Florida. Nashville advanced on the away-goal tiebreaker.
Match summary
Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the seventh minute. It was the 900th goal of his professional career.
Cristian Espinoza equalised in the 74th minute. His away strike proved decisive for Nashville.
Coaches and key moments
Javier Mascherano is in charge of the Herons. B.J. Callaghan leads Nashville SC.
Inter Miami controlled much of the first half. Nashville gradually grew into the contest after halftime.
Consequences and context
The result ends Inter Miami’s run in the competition despite their stated priority for the cup. Nashville, the reigning MLS Cup holders, move into the quarterfinals.
The outcome has a narrative twist. After last season’s MLS Cup playoff meeting, the roles now reversed.
Quick facts
- Competition: Concacaf Champions Cup, round-of-16 second leg.
- Venue: South Florida.
- Scoreline: Inter Miami 1–1 Nashville SC (Nashville advances on away goal).
- Scorers: Lionel Messi 7′, Cristian Espinoza 74′.
- Messi milestone: 900th career goal.
- Managers: Javier Mascherano (Inter Miami); B.J. Callaghan (Nashville).
- Context note: Inter Miami had eliminated Nashville from the MLS Cup playoffs last term.
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