Messi and Suarez Lead Inter Miami to CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals
Lionel Messi scored in his first official match in Jamaica, sealing a 2-0 win over Cavalier SC and a 4-0 aggregate victory for Inter Miami.
- Inter Miami defeated Jamaica's Cavalier SC 2-0 in Kingston, advancing to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 aggregate score.
- Luis Suarez opened the scoring with an 11th-minute penalty, giving Miami an early lead and solidifying their aggregate advantage.
- Lionel Messi, who came off the bench in the second half, scored in stoppage time with a composed finish after a pass from teenager Santiago Morales.
- The match marked Messi's first official game in Jamaica, drawing significant local attention, including a warm welcome from government officials and fans.
- Inter Miami will face Los Angeles FC in the quarterfinals, as the team aims to reach the tournament semifinals for the first time.