For the past 4 matches, Lionel Messi has not played for Inter Miami due to "health reasons". However, Inter Miami has maintained a high level of performance with all wins during that time.

However, Messi's return is still a notable change, even if it is only from the bench. Messi was registered by coach Javier Mascherano for the second leg against Cavalier Club (Jamaica) in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals on the morning of March 14.

In the 53rd minute, the Argentine star entered the field to replace his close friend Luiz Suarez. Although not in the best physical condition, Messi still knew how to shine at the right time.

In the 90+2 minute, Inter Miami organized an attack. The situation did not seem dangerous, until Messi appeared. He ran smartly, slipping into the gap between Cavaliver's two central defenders.

The home team's defense was completely confused in this situation. Meanwhile, Messi gently finished with a delicate one-touch shot, just enough to defeat goalkeeper Barclett to set the score at 2-0.

Before that, Luiz Suarez opened the scoring in the 37th minute from the penalty spot. This result helped Inter Miami advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals with a total score of 4-0 after two matches.

As for Messi, although he was not on the field for too long, he was still given 7.3 points by Sofascore. The goal he scored came from his second attempt. The striker's passing accuracy rate also reached 86%.

Inter Miami 's quarter-final opponent will be another American team - LAFC.