FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Luis Suarez scored two penalty kicks for Inter Miami, after Tigres UANL defender Javier Aquino was penalized for a handball in the penalty area on two separate occasions.
Tigres forward Iván López nearly tied the match in added time, but his header hit the right post, bounced along the line to hit the left post, and diverted back into play.
Somehow, those instances don’t even measure up to the wildest thing that happened in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Tigres in their Leagues Cup quarterfinal match on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Messi did not play in the match, nursing a right hamstring injury and watching from the on-field suites below Mascherano in the stands.
Suarez scored a penalty in the 23rd minute, then sealed the victory with another penalty kick in the 89th minute.
Tigres tied the match at 1 when Argentine World Cup champion Ángel Correa scored in the 67th minute. López nearly sent the match to a penalty shootout with his borderline goal in the 91st minute.
Check out these highlights from the Inter Miami-Tigres match:
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Inter Miami vs. Tigres highlights
Inter Miami 2, Tigres 1: Iván López off the post, twice
Tigres’ Iván López nearly tied the match in added time, but his header hit the right post, bounced along the line to hit the left post, and bounced back into play to keep this match in Inter Miami’s favor.
Inter Miami 2, Tigres 1: Luis Suarez scores second penalty goal
Luis Suarez has scored his second penalty kick in the 89th minute, and Inter Miami leads 2-1 against Tigres in their wild quarterfinal match in the Leagues Cup. Tigres defender Javier Aquino, who had the handball called against him in the first half leading to the first Suarez penalty, was penalized for a handball again in the 86th minute.
Inter Miami 1, Tigres 1: Ángel Correa scores goal
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano coaches from stands after ejection
Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Javier Mascherano gets red card
Inter Miami is being led by assistant coach Leandro Stillitano, after coach Javier Mascherano was shown a red card at halftime for arguing with the referees. Mascherano appeared to contest the referee’s decision to play longer than four minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.
Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Jordi Alba leaves match due to injury
Inter Miami left-back Jordi Alba tried to play through a right leg injury, but came off shortly after the second half began. Alba appeared to collide with another player in the final minutes of the first half, and Inter Miami was able to finish the half with him on the sidelines.
Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Luis Suarez scores penalty kick
Luis Suarez has scored in the 23rd minute, converting on a penalty kick to help Inter Miami take a 1-0 lead against Tigres. The penalty was granted after Tigres defender Javier Aquino was called for a handball while defending Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba in the 20th minute.
Is Messi playing tonight?
No, Messi will not play tonight.
Inter Miami starting lineup vs. Tigres UANL
Messi was not listed as a starter or substitute in Inter Miami’s lineup for the match against Tigres.
What time is the Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match?
The match is Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina).
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match on TV?
The match will be available on FS1 in English, and UniMás in Spanish.
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL match on live stream?
The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, and the Apple TV+ channel.
Here are the other Leagues Cup quarterfinal matches
Orlando City vs. Toluca,9 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
Seattle Sounders vs. Puebla, 11 p.m. ET (FS1 and UniMás on TV in the U.S.; MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
L.A. Galaxy vs. Pachuca, 11:45 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL betting odds
Inter Miami is a slight favorite at home during regulation, according to BETMGM.
Inter Miami: +115
Tie: +240
Tigres: +165
Over/under: 3.5 goals
Messi’s last match in Argentina? Here’s what we know
Argentina will host Venezuela on Sept. 4 at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, then visit Ecuador on Sept. 9.
Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Messi, 38, has not yet declared he will play in the World Cup.
Messi upcoming schedule with Inter Miami, Argentina
Aug. 23: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
Aug. 26 or 27: Leagues Cup semifinals (if applicable)
Aug. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
Aug. 31: Leagues Cup final and third-place match (if applicable)
Sept. 4: Argentina vs. Venezuela (World Cup qualifying)
Sept. 9: Ecuador vs. Argentina (World Cup qualifying)
Sept. 13: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
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