Inter Miami CF<\/a> and LAFC<\/a>\u2019s rosters were both built with one objective: Winning trophies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n On Wednesday night (8 pm ET | FS1, TUDN, ViX), one of these two high-profile MLS sides will take a massive step toward said goal when they face off in the decisive Leg 2 of their Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> quarterfinal series.<\/p>\n LAFC visit Miami\u2019s Chase Stadium with a 1-0 advantage thanks to Nathan Ordaz<\/a>\u2019s lone goal in last week\u2019s series opener.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Despite the adverse scoreline, Herons head coach Javier Mascherano believes his squad is more than up for the challenge.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I was a player at least, what gave meaning to this profession were games like the one we have tomorrow,\u201d said Mascherano, a former Argentina international defender whose club career included memorable stints with Liverpool and FC Barcelona.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026 This is the most beautiful aspect of soccer: being able to play these types of games.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The comeback game. See you tomorrow at @chase_stadium<\/a> ????\ufe0f???? pic.twitter.com\/HUCxfTAdfu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) April 8, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Miami’s star-studded lineup is loaded with players who, over the years, have thrived in these types of games \u2013 specifically the ‘Core Four’ of Lionel Messi<\/a>, Luis Su\u00e1rez<\/a>, Jordi Alba<\/a> and Sergio Busquets<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, the latter will miss Leg 2 due to suspension, leaving a massive absence in the center of the pitch.<\/p>\n “We can\u2019t replace him. He\u2019s irreplaceable,” said fellow holding midfielder Yannick Bright<\/a> during Tuesday’s Matchday-1 media availability. “So I think that more than me, I think it\u2019s teamwork. It\u2019s gotta be from everybody to help each other to miss him a little less than what we think he\u2019s gonna be missed.<\/p>\n “But we\u2019re ready, everybody\u2019s up for it. And it\u2019s going to be up to everyone to step up and do their part.”<\/p>\n Miami, the 2023 League Cup<\/a> winners who lifted the 2024 Supporters\u2019 Shield in record-setting fashion<\/a>, are 90 minutes away from surpassing their best-ever performance in CCC play, following their quarterfinal elimination at the hands of LIGA MX powerhouse CF Monterrey in last year\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n \u201cTo advance would be a historic achievement for the club, to reach the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals for the first time,\u201d Mascherano said. \u201cSo in that sense, more than pressure, there\u2019s hope.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n What LAFC and Inter Miami need in the second leg to move on! \u23ed\ufe0f@KavakMexico<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/E6zjyMjvSk<\/a><\/p>\nComeback bid<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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