Another trophy for Lionel Messi? Inter Miami learn path to glory in historic CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign

by n8rngtd.top · 12/16/2025

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been made aware of the path they must look to tread in a historic CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign.

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WHAT HAPPENED?

The Florida-based outfit are preparing to enter the continental competition for the first time. Success in the inaugural Leagues Cup – as Messi inspired them to a first trophy within weeks of his arrival in the United States – secured qualification for the Champions Cup.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Messi and Co will not enter the competition until the last-16 stage, but the draw for the first round has been made – with those involved discovering the hurdles they must clear in order to land major silverware. Inter Miami know that they will face either Nashville SC – the side they beat in the 2023 Leagues Cup final – or Dominican Republic minnows Moca in their first outing.
DID YOU KNOW?

Inter Miami are also on the same side of the draw as in-state rivals Orlando City, MLS Supporters’ Shield winner FC Cincinnati, the Houston Dynamo and St Louis City. If Tata Martino’s side were to make it as far as the semi-finals, then they could come up against the Columbus Crew or Mexican giants Tigres.

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