Under the glowing lights of Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Inter Miami faced off against Tigres UANL in a high-stakes Leagues Cup quarterfinal on August 20, 2025. Despite the absence of their global superstar, Lionel Messi—sidelined by a minor muscle injury—the Herons were anything but diminished .
Opening Salvo
The match’s first spark came in the 23rd minute. Tigres defender Javier Aquino handled the ball inside the box, gifting Miami a penalty. Up stepped Luis Suárez, cool and composed, drilling it into the net to give Inter Miami a 1–0 lead .
Tigres Strike Back
Tigres refused to fold. In the 67th minute, Ángel Correa—actually familiar with Miami from their Argentina connection—found the equalizer with a well-placed shot, leveling the scores at 1–1 .
Drama and Discipline
At halftime, Inter Miami’s manager Javier Mascherano was shown a red card. Unfazed, he continued orchestrating the game from the stands, even communicating tactical guidance by phone—defiance or brilliance? You decide .
Suárez Seals the Deal
As the clock wound down, the drama peaked. A second penalty was awarded in the 89th minute, and once again, Luis Suárez delivered—stepping up and burying the spot kick in the bottom corner. His brace sent the stadium into a frenzy and clinched a 2–1 victory for Inter Miami .
Final Whistle
No further goals came. Inter Miami held on, booking their spot in the Leagues Cup semifinals, where they’ll face in-state rivals Orlando City SC on August 27 at Chase Stadium .
Story Highlights
Hero of the night: Luis Suárez, delivering both goals from the penalty spot, including a last-gasp winner .
Star absent: Lionel Messi watched from the stands, out injured .
Manager’s gambit: Mascherano’s red card scenario added a surreal twist as he coached from the stands via phone .
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