OFFICIAL: Inter Miami have qualified for the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Goals from Messi, Luis Suarez and Antony Taylor.

Lionel Messi for Inter Miami so far:

• 21 games
• 17 goals
• 8 assists
• 25 G/A
• 1 trophy

Leo Messi & Luis Suarez DUO for Inter Miami this season so far:

• 5 games
• 9 goals
• 6 Assists

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Highlights.

Lionel Messi this season in 5 matches with Inter Miami:

• 5 Goals
• 2 Assists

Inter Miami all time goal scoring record count:

• Gonzalo Higuaín: 29 goals (record)
• Lionel Messi: 16 goals

This is Inter Miami’s first win in the Champions Cup in team history. First time they advance into the next round as well. Their next opponent is either Cincinnati (1st in MLS last season) or Monterrey (1st in México). They got a rough draw for this tournament.

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez now have 16 goal contributions in 5 games for Inter Miami (including friendlies) this season.

Lionel Messi now Becomes the fastest player ever to Score 720 Goals in Club Level.

Lionel Messi vs Nashville stats by numbers:

• Minutes played: 50
• Goals: 1
• Assists: 1
• Total shots: 3
• Accurate passes: 24/27 (89%)
• Ground duels won: 3/4 (75%)

Nashville SC Manager Gary Smith admits to suffering from Lionel Messi against Inter Miami.

Nashville SC Manager Gary Smith:

“With all honesty, we were unable to contain that first 15 minutes and that won them the game.”

“Miami were a tad lucky to not concede more goals”

How did you feel when Messi left in the 50th minute?

Gary Smith (Nashville): “Thank goodness”

Lionel Messi was taken out in the 50th minute to avoid injury.

Tata Martino: “Messi left in the second half due to a minor leg injury. It was causing him some discomfort, so he was taken out just in case, and because we didn’t want to risk it at all”