Despite not having their talisman Lionel Messi for the match, Inter Miami were able to get past Tigres 2-1, advancing to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup behind Luis Suarez burying two penalties to win the match.

Luis Suárez scored Miami’s winner in the 89th minute from the spot. Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami survived and dramatically defeated Tigres 2–1 to move on to the 2025 Leagues Cup semifinals thanks to a brace from Luis Suárez.

Luis Suarez scored twice on penalty kicks and Inter Miami overcame Lionel Messi's absence to beat Tigres UANL from Mexico 2-1 in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal Wednesday night. After leading his team to victory over the LA Galaxy,