Inter Miami goes to Mexico to face Monterrey this Wednesday (10), at the BBVA stadium, in the second leg of the Concachampions quarter-finals. In the first game, in Fort Lauderdale, the home team lost 2-1. As a result, they will need to win by two goals to advance to the semifinals. Check out where to watch Inter Miami vs Monterrey live below.
How the teams arrive
Playing without Lionel Messi, who was injured, the Florida team opened the scoring with defender Tomás Avilés. However, after the expulsion of David Ruiz, the Mexicans took advantage of their numerical superiority and managed to turn things around, with Maximiliano Meza and Jorge Rodríguez.
This way, Inter will have to score at least two goals to reach the semi-finals, as in Concachampions there is the away goals rule. If the match ends 2-1 for Inter Miami, the classification will be defined in extra time and, if necessary, penalties.
The good news is that Messi will be back in the team for the final. In the most recent match, the number 10 came off the bench to score one of the goals in the 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids in MLS. Meanwhile, Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez were rested for the Concachampions game.
For the decision, coach Tata Martino will have defender Ian Fray, midfielder Federico Redondo and attackers Robbie Robinson and Facundo Farías as casualties. Furthermore, due to his expulsion in the first game, David Ruiz is suspended and will not play.
Leaked audio controversy
In addition to the decision atmosphere, the return game will have a dose of controversy. At the end of the match, Inter Miami players and coaching staff got involved in an argument against the referee in the stadium’s locker room.
Then, this week, an audio was leaked of Monterrey’s assistant coach, Nico Sánchez, calling Messi a “dwarf” and that he “had the face of the devil”. Furthermore, he called Tata Martino an “idiot”. After the leak, Sánchez (who is also Argentine) apologized for the insults.
Where to watch Inter Miami vs Monterrey
Finally, the return match between Inter Miami and Monterrey at the BBVA stadium starts at 11:30 pm, Brasília time, with live broadcast on ESPN 4 (closed TV) and Star+ (streaming).