Monterrey proves too much for Messi & friends


In a match fraught with anticipation, Inter Miami CF's aspirations for glory were crushed under the relentless pressure of CF Monterrey's attack in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals.

Despite Lionel Messi's presence in the starting lineup, Monterrey showcased their prowess, securing a 3-1 victory and advancing 5-2 on aggregate.

Thousands of fans packed Rayados' BBVA Stadium in Monterrey to witness Lionel Messi's first official game in Mexican territory.

Messi's long-awaited competitive debut south of the border ended in frustration as he failed to steer Miami to victory.

The iconic No. 10, though present on the field, struggled to make a significant impact, with just one scoring opportunity in the first half.

Former FC Cincinnati forward Brandon Vazquez capitalized on a defensive error, putting Monterrey ahead early in the game.

The Rayados further solidified their lead to 3-0 with thunderous strikes from Germán Berterame and Jesús Gallardo in the second half, effectively sealing Inter Miami's fate.

Despite a late effort from Miami, highlighted by Diego Gomez's header from a Messi free kick, Monterrey's dominance remained unshaken.

The final whistle marked the culmination of Monterrey's superiority throughout the match.

For Messi, it was a missed opportunity to guide Miami to their first semifinal appearance in the tournament.

The disappointment echoed in the air as Monterrey celebrated their advancement to the semifinals, where they are set to face Columbus Crew SC.

It would be interesting to note that both Messi’s Inter Miami and Christiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr have now been knocked out of their respective champions league completions.

Source: https://amp.marca.com/en/football/2024/04/11/66177951e2704e85458b45a4.html

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yeye team, yeye washed up player... what did you expect?! same shiiit with CR7.