Lionel Messi started and played the full 90 minutes, but his magic was missing. The Argentine superstar struggled to make an impact, and with him off-color, Inter Miami’s unbeaten run came to a disappointing halt.
Inter Miami suffered a 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles FC in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals on Thursday.
Nathan Ordaz emerged as the hero for LAFC, delivering a stunning long-range strike from 24 yards to seal the victory. Despite Miami’s efforts to break through, the California-based club held firm to secure the crucial win.
Before this match, Inter Miami had remained unbeaten across all competitions in their last nine outings. However, their impressive run under David Beckham’s ownership came to an end as they tasted defeat for the first time this year.
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