Inter Miami CF fell 1-0 against LAFC tonight at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California in the first leg in the series between the sides in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Inter Miami will now aim to turn the aggregate score around in the second leg when the teams meet at Chase Stadium next Wednesday, April 9 at 8 p.m. ET. Secure your tickets for the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals game HERE.
Lineup Notes
Inter Miami took the pitch at BMO Stadium with Óscar Ustari in goal; Gonzalo Lujan, Noah Allen, Maximiliano Falcon and Jordi Alba made up a back line of four; Yannick Bright, Sergio Busquets and Telasco Segovia started in midfield; captain Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Fafa Picault led the team’s attack.
Match Action
A close first half presented few opportunities in attack, with Inter Miami’s most dangerous chances in the opening 45 minutes coming through Messi attempts from free kick opportunities in the 17th and 37th minutes.
LAFC took the lead in the 57th minute through a goal by Nathan Ordaz, and the 1-0 scoreline then remained unchanged through the final whistle.
Post-Match Reaction
“We didn’t have the best night tonight, but it’s the first leg and we have the next game next week. I believe we can do the right things to get through the quarterfinals and into the semifinals. We will try to do it next Wednesday,” said head coach Javier Mascherano. “I think that with our fans in our home, we can play a good match and turn it around. I don’t have any doubt about that, and we will definitely try to do it.”
Stats
Possession:
LAFC - 41.3%
MIA - 58.7%
Shots:
LAFC - 15
MIA - 10
Saves:
LAFC - 3
MIA - 2
Corners:
LAFC - 3
MIA - 3
Fouls:
LAFC - 11
MIA - 10
