If something had become evident throughout the match against Charlotte FC, it is that sometimes Lionel Messi will not show his best version with Inter Miami. However, despite being well controlled by the defensive block imposed by Christian Lattanzio today, the '10' managed to appear in the final minutes and seal the definitive 4-0 at DRV PNK Stadium.
The visiting team's approach was clear: not to give 'Leo' any facilities to do as he pleased, as he had done in the previous rounds of the Leagues Cup. And so it was, as the Argentine did not directly participate in any of his team's three previous goals and was disconnected for most of the time.
However, geniuses like him do not always need the best contexts to shine, it is enough to find them in the ideal place for them to define everything with a subtle touch. Leonardo Campana understood this perfectly and, after receiving a pass from the left, saw 'Leo' free and assisted him to score the definitive goal. With this goal, the world champion reached 8 with Inter Miami in 5 games played, all for the Leagues Cup.
Inter Miami vs. Charlotte: what's coming up for them
After this quarter-final match of the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami will have another match when they face the Philadelphia Union in the semi-finals. This match, which does not have a confirmed schedule yet, will be played next Tuesday, August 15. It should be noted that Subaru Park has been designated as the venue for this match.
The team coached by Jim Curtin qualified for this stage after eliminating Querétaro in the previous round with a 2-1 victory. This match had many emotions, as the North Americans secured their spot in the 'semis' with a goal from Chris Donovan in extra time (90'+11), when many believed that everything would be decided from the penalty shootout.
Charlotte, on the other hand, will play again in a couple of weeks when they host Los Angeles FC for matchday 25 of the 2023 MLS season. This match is scheduled for Saturday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m., it will be played at Bank of America Stadium and will have the exclusive broadcast on Apple TV and MLS Pass. It should be noted that the match with Inter Miami, valid for matchday 24, was postponed due to the development of the Leagues Cup.
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