Here’s a detailed timeline and key moments from the Inter Miami CF vs Tigres UANL match one of the most memorable cross‑league games in recent North American soccer, played in the 2025 Leagues Cup:
⚽ Match Context: Leagues Cup Quarterfinal (Aug 20 / 21, 2025)
- This was a Quarterfinal match of the 2025 Leagues Cup — a tournament featuring teams from MLS and Liga MX.
- It took place at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA).
- Inter Miami hosted Tigres without star player Lionel Messi due to injury.
🕒 Match Timeline & Key Moments
Kickoff – First Half
- ⚽ 23′ – Goal (Inter Miami 1‑0)
– Luis Suárez converts a penalty to open the scoring for Inter Miami.
Second Half
- ⚽ 67′ – Goal (1‑1)
– Ángel Correa levels the match for Tigres UANL with a composed finish. - 🧤 75′ – Key Save
– Miami goalkeeper Óscar Ustari makes a big stop to deny Tigres from taking the lead. - ⚽ 89′ – Goal (2‑1)
– Suárez steps up again from the penalty spot late in the match and scores the winner for Inter Miami.
Final Whistle
- 🔚 FT: Inter Miami 2‑1 Tigres UANL
– Inter Miami advances to the Leagues Cup 2025 Semifinals.
📌 What Happened Next
- Tournament progression:
– Inter Miami moved on to face Orlando City FC in the semifinals after this win. - Head‑to‑Head Notes:
– Prior to this match, Tigres had beaten Inter Miami 2‑1 in the 2024 Leagues Cup — so this 2025 win balanced their rivalry head‑to‑head.
Impact & Significance
- ⭐ The match was high‑stakes — winner progressed in a knockout competition between MLS and Liga MX teams.
- ⚽ Two penalties in one match highlighted key moments and late drama.
- 🔥 It showcased Inter Miami’s growing competitiveness against established Liga MX sides.