LAFC was defeated 3-1 by Inter Miami CF in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals at Chase Stadium in South Florida on Wednesday night.
LAFC took a 1-0 lead through Aaron Long’s 9th minute goal, giving the Black & Gold a 2-0 overall lead on aggregate. But a Lionel Messi strike in the 35th minute drew the game level and set the stage for a wild second half.
Frederico Redondo’s 61st minute goal amped up the pressure even further as LAFC was thwarted throughout the game by Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.
The final Miami goal came from the penalty spot after an unfortunate handball on LAFC defender Marlon gifted the Herons a spot kick that Messi converted in the 85th minute to make it 3-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate.
LAFC has a quick turn-around once again as the team returns to MLS action when the San Jose Earthquakes visit BMO Stadium this Saturday, April 12. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT, and the match will be available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 710 AM ESPN and 980 AM La Mera Mera.
