Inter Miami fans were treated to a magical night on Thursday as Lionel Messi, in his Champions Cup debut, orchestrated a dramatic comeback against Nashville!
Nashville stormed ahead with two goals, leaving Inter Miami in a precarious position. But then, the magic happened! Messi, ever the maestro, received a perfectly laid-off pass from Luis Suarez and unleashed a stunning curler that left the Nashville goalkeeper helpless. The score was 2-1, and hope surged through the Miami crowd.
Watch Messi’s goal in his Champions Cup debut below:
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As the clock ticked down towards stoppage time, the drama intensified. And then, Inter Miami struck again! This time, it was Suarez who found the back of the net, securing a crucial 2-2 draw in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16.
Watch Luis Suarez’s equalizer below:
This sensational comeback was fueled by the brilliance of Messi and Suarez. The iconic duo has already combined for 12 goals for Inter Miami this season, and their telepathic connection was on full display on Thursday night. Messi, in particular, has hit the ground running with 4 goals and 1 assist in just 4 games!
With the score level at 2-2, the tie remains wide open. Can Inter Miami carry this momentum into the second leg and secure a place in the next round? One thing’s for sure: with Messi and Suarez at the helm, anything is possible!
