Miami, minus Lionel Messi, edges Tigres
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Inter Miami will host Tigres UANL in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal match on Aug. 20. Here's the latest on Lionel Messi and how to watch the match.
Without their star Argentine playmaker, Inter Miami made use of home-field advantage and beat Tigres 2-1 in their Leagues Cup quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday. Lionel Messi had a knock and couldn't play in the pivotal match, with Luis Suarez being supported by three attacking midfielders in Rodrigo De Paul, Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia.
Despite not having their talisman Lionel Messi for the match, Inter Miami were able to get past Tigres 2-1, advancing to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup behind Luis Suarez burying two penalties to win the match.
Luis Suarez scored twice to help Inter Miami overcome Lionel Messi’s absence and beat Tigres UANL in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal Wednesday night.
Lionel Messi, who returned from injury last weekend, suffered a setback and had to miss the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres.