Inter Miami CF are through to the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals after a 2-0 triumph (4-0 aggregate) over Jamaican side Cavalier FC in Leg 2 of their Round-of-16 series on Thursday at National Stadium Independence Park.

The Herons advance to take on MLS foe LAFC, who topped the Columbus Crew in their Round of 16 series by a 4-2 aggregate scoreline. Thursday’s match featured a second-half cameo from superstar Lionel Messi, who scored a goal in his return to action after sitting out the first leg for load management.

Inter Miami 2, Cavalier FC 0

Goals from Luis Suárez and Messi made for a relatively stress-free result for the Herons, who came into the matchup protecting a 2-0 aggregate lead.

It marked the second goal of the series for Suárez after he netted an 83rd-minute insurance tally in Leg 1. Messi then gave the crowd a moment to remember, converting a breakaway finish on the last kick of the match to round out the 4-0 aggregate final.

Inter Miami return to MLS action this weekend with a Sunday Night Soccer clash at Eastern Conference foe Atlanta United (7 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).

Goals

37′ – MIA – Luis Suárez

90’+2′ – MIA – Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi playing in Jamaica 🇯🇲  is his 51st country that the Argentine has played in. And to talk about Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami coach, he has been unbeaten this 2025:

Javier Mascherano’s Inter Miami remains undefeated in 2025, winning their last 5 matches:

✅ 2 (3) – (2) 2 vs. América.
✅ 0 (5) – (4) 0 vs. Universitario.
✅ 3-1 vs. San Miguelito.
✅ 5-0 vs. Olimpia.
🟰 2-2 vs. Orlando City.
✅ 1-0 vs. Sporting Kansas (Concacaf Champions League).
🟰 2-2 vs. NY City FC (MLS).
✅ 3-1 vs. Sporting Kansas.
✅ 4-1 vs. Houston Dynamo.
✅ 2-0 vs. Cavalier FC (Concacaf Champions League).
✅ 1-0 vs. Charlotte.
✅ 2-0 vs. Cavalier FC.