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In a dramatic Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final second leg, Inter Miami secured a 3-1 comeback victory over Los Angeles FC at Chase Stadium, overturning a 2-0 aggregate deficit to advance to the semi-finals. The match was marked by intense moments, including a notable incident involving Luis Suarez and teammate Jordi Alba. Amidst the on-field intensity, a moment captured widespread attention when Luis Suarez appeared to make a biting motion towards Jordi Alba during a scuffle. The incident, reminiscent of Suarez's past controversies, was highlighted in this tweet showing Suarez turning in apparent frustration before halting upon realizing it was his teammate.
This near-bite incident evoked memories of Suarez's previous biting episodes involving Giorgio Chiellini in the 2014 World Cup and Branislav Ivanovic in 2013, both of which led to significant suspensions. Fans and commentators reacted with a mix of humor and concern, noting the striker's history and the unexpected nature of the moment.
Lionel Messi leads charge as Miami overturns 2-0 deficit
The game saw LAFC take an early lead through Aaron Long, but Inter Miami responded with goals from Lionel Messi, who equalized and later converted a decisive penalty, and Noah Allen. The victory was a testament to Miami's resilience and tactical adjustments under head coach Javier Mascherano.
Despite the brief controversy, Inter Miami's focus remains on their Champions Cup campaign, with an upcoming semi-final clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The team's performance, highlighted by Messi's leadership and Suarez's contributions, underscores their ambition to secure continental success. As the tournament progresses, Inter Miami will aim to maintain their momentum, drawing on the experience and chemistry of their seasoned players like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Jodi Alba to navigate the challenges ahead.
