The Inter Miami vs Tigres UANL matchup in the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals was a thrilling knockout‑round game that saw dramatic twists and decisive moments from start to finish. Inter Miami came out on top with a 2‑1 victory, securing their place in the semifinals despite the absence of Lionel Messi. Below is a full timeline of how the action unfolded.
Match Kickoff and Early Action
Pre‑Match:
The quarterfinal clash was held on August 20, 2025, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with kickoff scheduled in the evening US Eastern Time.
Kickoff:
The referee blows for the start of the match, and both teams look to impose their rhythm.
4’ – Early Foul:
Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami is booked for a foul, setting an early physical tone to the contest.
First Goal and Miami Takes the Lead
23’ – GOAL! Inter Miami 1–0 Tigres (Luis Suárez)
Luis Suárez opens the scoring with a penalty kick after a handball in the box by a Tigres defender. He calmly slots it into the bottom corner, giving Miami the early advantage.
Halftime:
Miami goes into the break with a slender lead, having taken advantage of their opportunity from the spot.
Second Half Timeline
47’ – Substitution (Miami):
Noah Allen replaces Jordi Alba due to injury early in the second half, forcing a tactical reshuffle.
62’ – Substitution (Tigres):
Edgar López comes on for Tigres, aiming to add fresh legs upfront.
63’ – Substitutions (Miami):
Inter Miami makes two changes, bringing on Benjamín Cremaschi and Marcelo Weigandt.
67’ – GOAL! Inter Miami 1–1 Tigres (Ángel Correa)
Tigres equalizes when Ángel Correa finds the back of the net with a composed finish, leveling the score at 1–1.
87’ – Yellow Card (Tigres):
Juan Brunetta receives a booking, adding to the intensity of the match.
88’ – Yellow Card (Miami):
Rodrigo De Paul also sees yellow for Miami, reflecting the heated nature of the closing stages.
89’ – GOAL! Inter Miami 2–1 Tigres (Luis Suárez)
Suárez strikes again from the penalty spot, converting a second penalty to give Miami the lead once more late in the match.
Final Minutes and Full Time
90’+1’ – Substitution (Tigres):
André‑Pierre Gignac enters the game in hopes of sparking a late response.
90’+2’ – Substitution (Miami):
Inter Miami brings on Tomás Avilés as they look to see out the victory.
Added Time:
Tigres pushes forward but fails to convert a late chance—including a header that rattled the posts—but Miami’s defense holds firm.
Full Time — Final Score:
Inter Miami CF 2, Tigres UANL 1 — Inter Miami advances to the Leagues Cup semifinals.
Match Summary
Here’s a quick overview of the key events in the Inter Miami vs Tigres UANL timeline:
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Kickoff and early foul (4’)
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Luis Suárez penalty goal (23’)
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Halftime: Miami leads 1–0
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Substitutions and tactical changes (47’–63’)
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Ángel Correa equalizer (67’)
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Luis Suárez second penalty (89’)
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Late additions and full time
The match was notable for Miami’s resilience and Suarez’s clinical penalty conversions, especially in the absence of Lionel Messi, while Tigres put up a strong fight before ultimately being eliminated from the tournament.