The decisive day has arrived, the stage is set and the BBVA Stadium or also known as the ‘Steel Giant’ becomes the battlefield in which authentic gladiators like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and company face Monterrey in search of the desired ticket to the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Controversy has not been exempt from the match between Monterrey and Inter Miami, since after what happened at the end of the first leg at Chase Stadium, statements by Rayados, including leaked audios and open statements, have heated up this match in which Messi aims to make his return to ownership.
The objective is clear for Inter Miami and there is nothing else in mind other than obtaining that pass to the semifinals, an instance in which they already know the rival they would face in this round that will be the prelude to the grand final of the contest that grants the ticket. to the next Club World Cup in 2025 that will be held in the United States.
The mission is complicated, but not impossible, since with the adverse score 2-1 Inter Miami requires two scores and not receive as much to advance to the semifinal. In case of a tie or defeat, the Herons will be eliminated, so the key number is two, since any victory by two scores gives them the ticket.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) April 10, 2024
Who would be Inter Miami’s rival in the Concachampions semifinals if they beat Monterrey?
The semi-final keys are already defined and almost sentenced in the absence of what happens this Wednesday. At the moment, three teams from Liga MX and one from MLS are installed in this round.
On Tuesday night, Columbus Crew, MLS champion, starred in the surprise of the day by eliminating Tigres as a visitor, thus sneaking into the semifinals where they are just waiting for the winner of Monterrey and Inter Miami.
On the other side of the key, América defeated New England Revolution without problems and awaits the winner of the duel between Pachuca and Herediano, where the Tuzos team aims to be their rival for the comfortable 5-0 advantage over the Costa Rican team .
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If Inter Miami beats Monterrey and reaches the semifinals, there will be two teams from Liga MX and two from MLS that will be in that stage, thus guaranteeing a new final between both leagues, however, if Rayados advances, it will leave only Columbus Crew as the only American representative.
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