Inter Miami CF came back in the second half to secure a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup Round-of-16 series. Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez scored in the second half for Inter Miami, giving them a crucial away-goals advantage before the second leg. Nashville got off to a strong start with two goals from Jacob Shaffelburg, but Inter Miami's star-studded lineup proved too much for them to handle in the end, setting up an exciting rematch of the 2023 Leagues Cup final.
Inter Miami and Nashville SC Clash in Concacaf Champions Cup, Messi and Suárez Shine
In a thrilling first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round-of-16, Inter Miami CF rallied back to secure a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.
Nashville started strong with Jacob Shaffelburg scoring twice in the first half. However, Inter Miami's star power came through in the second half as Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez netted crucial away goals.
The result gives Inter Miami a valuable advantage heading into the second leg on March 9th. The rematch will serve as a replay of the 2023 Leagues Cup final, which Inter Miami won 3-0.
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