Inter Miami Vs Tigres UANL Highlights, Leagues Cup QF: Luis Suarez Brace Sends Herons To Semifinals With 2-1 Win

When will the Leagues Cup quarterfinal between Inter Miami and Tigres UNAL begin?

The match between Inter Miami and Tigres UNAL will kick off at 8:00PM local time on August 20 (5:30 AM IST on August 21).

Where is the stream of the Leagues Cup quarterfinal between Inter Miami and Tigres UNAL?

The quarterfinal between Inter Miami and Tigres UNAL will be streamed on AppleTV.

First blow for Inter Miami in this crucial quarterfinal, Lionel Messi’s name is missing from the starting XIs. The Argentine forward had been battling a mild muscle injury picked up in the group stage against Necaxa, which already kept him out of the clashes with Pumas and Orlando City.

He returned two weeks later in style with a goal and an assist against LA Galaxy, raising hopes he’d be fit for tonight. But those hopes are dashed, and Miami must take on Tigres without their talisman.

And we’re finally underway at Chase Stadium, after a 10-minute delay. The first half kicks off as both sides burst into action. Lineups are confirmed, players have warmed up, and the Herons are taking the field without Lionel Messi. Can Inter Miami survive without their superstar, or will Tigres try to exploit his absence right from the start?

Early action is heating up! Jesús Garza wins a free kick for Tigres in Inter Miami’s half, but it comes after a foul by Ian Fray. Almost immediately, the Herons strike back as Jordi Alba earns a free kick in their own defensive half. Both teams are trying to assert themselves early in this quarterfinal clash.

And we have our first booking of the game! Telasco Segovia goes into the referee’s book for a reckless foul, giving Tigres an early talking point. Just four minutes in, and the Herons are already feeling the pressure, playing without Lionel Messi is showing as tempers flare.

The game is already getting physical. Inter Miami earn a corner after Juan Purata is forced to concede, giving the Herons an attacking opportunity. Moments later, Rodrigo De Paul picks up a foul, and Fernando Gorriaran wins a free kick in Tigres’ defensive half. Early signs of a tightly contested quarterfinal here at Chase Stadium.

Close call for the Herons. Angel Correa tries his luck with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Juan Brunetta, but it sails high over the bar. Tigres showing early intent, but Miami manage to escape unscathed.

Luis Suarez steps up and does not miss! The Uruguayan striker calmly converts the penalty with a right-footed shot to the bottom right corner. The Herons take the lead, and the stadium erupts, proving they can find moments of magic even without Lionel Messi on the pitch.

Gonzalo Lujan wins a free kick in the Herons’ defensive half, giving Inter Miami a chance to reset and control the tempo after their early goal.

Luis Suarez wins a free kick in the Herons’ defensive half, helping Inter Miami maintain composure as Tigres push forward. The early goal has given Miami a boost, but they’re still under pressure to keep Tigres at bay.

Close call for Tigres. Rodrigo De Paul unleashes a left-footed shot from outside the box, set up by Luis Suarez, but the keeper reacts brilliantly to keep it out at the center of the goal. Herons nearly double their lead, showing they can be dangerous from distance as well.

The fourth official signals 4 minutes of added time at the end of the first half. Play is briefly delayed due to an injury to Jordi Alba, giving both teams a moment to regroup before the final push of the half.

The first half comes to a close with Inter Miami CF leading 1-0 thanks to Luis Suarez’s penalty. The Herons have held firm without Lionel Messi, absorbing Tigres’ pressure while creating a few chances of their own. A tense, tightly contested opening 45 minutes at Chase Stadium.

We’re into the second half, and the intensity hasn’t dropped one bit. Sergio Busquets picks up a foul early on, giving Tigres a free kick as both teams look to assert control in these crucial opening minutes after the break.

Tigres make their first change of the night. Edgar Lopez comes on to replace Nicolas Ibanez, adding fresh legs to their attack as they look to break down the Herons’ defense.

And Tigres strike back. Angel Correa finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, slotting it neatly into the center of the goal. The Herons’ lead is gone, and we have an equalizer, this quarterfinal just got a whole lot more intense.

Play is temporarily halted due to an injury to Rodrigo De Paul. Medical staff are on the pitch attending to him as the Herons regroup, hoping he can continue in this crucial quarterfinal clash.

Romulo wins a free kick in Tigres’ defensive half, giving the Herons a chance to push forward and try to reclaim the lead as the match heads into its final stages.

Luis Suárez steps up once again and delivers under pressure. The Uruguayan striker converts a penalty with a precise right-footed shot to the bottom right corner, putting the Herons back in front in the dying minutes. The stadium erupts, could this be the winner?

That’s all from this quarterfinal clash, Inter Miami advance to the semifinals! We’ll be back soon with more live blog action from the Leagues Cup. Until then, bye-bye.