Divya Delhi: Inter Miami CF qualified for the 2025 Leagues Cup semifinals after a dramatic 2-1 win against Tigres UANL at Chase Stadium. The win came without Lionel Messi, who had a reoccurring muscular ailment. After Tigres defender Javier Aquino was awarded a handball inside the area, the defending Leagues Cup winners took the lead in the first half. Miami took the lead when veteran attacker Luis Suárez easily converted the penalty. Miami's momentum was halted when Jordi Alba was hurt after colliding with Telasco Segovia. Alba tried to continue, but he was substituted off at halftime. Coach Javier Mascherano was sent off just before halftime, forcing him to leave the touchline. The VIP gallery over the Miami bench replaced him with assistant coach Leandro Stillitano for the rest of the match. Tournament rules prohibit red-carded managers from talking to the bench, but Mascherano was heard barking instructions from the bleachers and then seen on the phone with assistant Lucas Rodriguez Pagano. Tigres rallied in the second half, with Argentine striker Ángel Correa scoring the equalizer in the 67th minute. Due to a second Tigres box handball penalty, Inter Miami recovered the advantage swiftly.