Argentine football legend Lionel Messi turned on time as he guided the Herons to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner dribbled past LAFC defenders and scored twice to seal Miami's victory at the Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami host LAFC in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals tonight, with captain Lionel Messi at the center of attention as the team looks to overturn a 1-0 deficit. Inter Miami will face LAFC tonight in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final tie,

Two goals from Lionel Messi, even after a bit of controversy, sent Inter Miami to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals after beating LAFC 3-1 (3-2 on aggregate). After conceding early, Inter Miami were down 2-0 on aggregate but turned it around.