Inter Miami Faces Must-Win Champions Cup Clash vs. LAFC

Inter Miami faces a crucial match against LAFC in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, needing to overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. The team must score at least two goals without conceding to advance, as the aggregate scoring system with away goals as a tiebreaker complicates their path. Key players like Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are expected to lead the effort, but the absence of Sergio Busquets due to suspension poses a challenge. Coach Javier Mascherano remains optimistic about Messi's motivation in high-stakes matches, and the team is eager to achieve a historic semifinal berth. Despite being unbeaten in league play, Miami recently hit a setback with a draw against Toronto FC, adding pressure to Wednesday's game. A victory would mark a significant milestone, as Miami has never advanced past the quarterfinals in this tournament before.