LAFC defeats Inter Miami 1-0 in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal

Los Angeles FC secured a surprising 1-0 victory over Inter Miami in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal, handing Miami their first loss of the season. Nathan Ordaz scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute, showcasing his skill by eluding Sergio Busquets before firing a low shot past Miami's goalkeeper. Despite being a formidable opponent, Messi struggled to leave his mark on the match, managing only two shots on target, both saved by LAFC's Hugo Lloris. LAFC's strong defensive performance kept Miami at bay, with a late free-kick from Messi sailing just over the crossbar in stoppage time. The two teams will face off again on April 9 in Fort Lauderdale for the second leg, where the aggregate winner will advance to the semifinals. This match marked a significant turnaround for LAFC, who ended a rough patch with this hard-fought win against the MLS leaders.