Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez lead the way as Inter Miami beats Nashville 3-1 in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Lionel Messi scored and assisted on Luis Suárez's goal in his return to Inter Miami’s lineup, leading the way in a 3-1 win over Nashville in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 matchup
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi had a goal and an assist in his return to Inter Miami's lineup Wednesday night, leading the way in a 3-1 win over Nashville in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 matchup.
Messi found his former Barcelona teammate, Luis Suárez , in stride for a goal that opened scoring in the eighth minute. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner then added a first-half goal to give Inter Miami an early 2-0 lead.
The Argentine superstar checked out of the match in the 50th minute. It wasn't immediately clear why Messi subbed out — he had rested in Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Montreal, which is the only game he has missed this season.
Messi was replaced by Robert Taylor, who scored in the 63rd minute to give Inter Miami a 3-0 lead.
