Javier Mascherano was sent off at halftime, leaving assistant Javier Morales in charge.
Luis Suárez was the star of the night at Chase Stadium, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 win over Tigres with a brace from the penalty spot that secured the Herons’ place in the tournament semifinals.
“It was a very tough match. They played really well, they have great players, and it’s always difficult to face teams with that kind of squad. I always try to give my best to help the team. There’s a lot of responsibility on experienced players because we know how these games are played,” the Uruguayan told Apple TV.
With the two goals, Suárez reached 38 goals in 74 appearances for Miami and brought his career tally to 527 across all clubs.
The Herons showed remarkable resilience, playing without Lionel Messi due to injury and without Javier Mascherano for the second half after his red card. Adding to the adversity, Jordi Alba was forced off early in the second half following an accidental collision with Telasco Segovia.
Despite Correa’s equalizer in the 67th minute and the chaos on the sidelines – with a frustrated Mascherano giving instructions over the phone to his assistant Lucas Rodríguez Pagano – Inter Miami never backed down. They kept pushing and ultimately sealed the win after a second penalty conceded by Javier Aquino, which allowed Suárez to complete his brace and deliver a hard-fought victory over one of Liga MX’s strongest sides.
Through a video shared on Inter Miami’s social media, players Suárez, Óscar Ustari, and Yannick Bright expressed their gratitude to the fans.
Inter Miami extended their unbeaten run at home to nine matches, with seven wins and two draws. Meanwhile, Suárez netted his 13th overall goal of 2025 for the Herons, marking his second brace of the year.
The Herons visit D.C. United this Saturday in MLS action.
— Apple tv
