Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stand at a crossroads. Down 1-0 on aggregate after last week’s loss in Los Angeles, the Herons must overturn the deficit Wednesday night at Chase Stadium to reach the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.
A single LAFC away goal would force Miami to have to score three in order to advance. With Sergio Busquets suspended and away goals looming large, Miami will rely on Messi, Luis Suárez and Federico Redondo to steady the ship. Javier Mascherano’s side enters unbeaten in league play, but the stakes here are different.
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LAFC, led by rising star Nathan Ordaz and anchored by Hugo Lloris in goal, will look to frustrate Miami again, as they did in the first leg.
Messi has delivered in bigger moments. One more may be needed.
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