Messi Vs Cavalier, Clinical performance! 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup

#messi #football #soccer #intermiami #lionelmessi Inter Miami delivered a clinical performance on the road at Kingston’s National Stadium to secure a 2–0 win over Cavalier FC in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. With the aggregate score now standing at 4–0, the Americans advanced to the quarterfinals. The match saw an early setback when an injury forced Inter Miami to substitute David Ruiz in the 17th minute, with Benjamin Cremaschi coming on. The breakthrough came in the first half when Luis Suárez converted a penalty in the 37th minute, giving Miami a crucial lead. In the second half, captain Lionel Messi made a timely return—coming off the bench in the 53rd minute—and, in a dramatic finish during added time, scored with a precise, first-time left-footed strike after an assist from Academy product Santiago Morales. Defensively, the team remained resolute with goalkeeper Óscar Ustari keeping his second consecutive clean sheet in the tournament. Coach Javier Mascherano praised the squad’s resilience and tactical discipline, noting that the win not only showcased their ability to overcome adversity but also set them up for the upcoming quarterfinal clash against LAFC.