Lionel Messi's two goals propelled Inter Miami to a thrilling 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals. Overcoming a 2-0 aggregate deficit, Messi's penalty sealed the win.

Inter Miami secured a 3-1 victory against Los Angeles FC, progressing to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals. Lionel Messi scored twice, including a crucial penalty. Miami overcame a 2-0 aggregate deficit,

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Javier Mascherano spearheaded one of Barcelona’s most thrilling comeback wins. The Catalan side entered the Champions League round of 16 second leg with a four-goal deficit to Paris Saint Germain.

With a spot in the semifinals on the line, Inter Miami might need some Messi magic in Wednesday's do-or-die clash against LAFC.

Inter Miami face elimination from the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals in Wednesday's second leg, which offers a chance to reverse course after losing the first leg to LAFC last week. The good news for Inter Miami is that the margin of defeat in Los Angeles was a narrow one – LAFC notched a 1-0 win last week thanks to a goal from Nathan Ordaz in the 57th minute.

Lionel Messi is back, but Inter Miami will need more than just their superstar’s contributions if they’re to beat LAFC and advance in the Concacaf Champions Cup.