Inter Miami Faces Cavalier SC in Crucial Champions Cup Clash

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami CF is set to take on Cavalier SC in the Round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup this Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Chase Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:56 p.m. ET.

After a 3-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City in the first round, Miami enters this match with a strong momentum. The team has an overall record of 3-1-0 this season, bolstered by standout performances from star player Lionel Messi, who has netted two goals and delivered one assist in four games.

Cavalier SC, hailing from Jamaica‘s Premier League, is currently in fourth place with an 11-11-4 record. They made it to this stage of the tournament after winning the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup. This encounter marks Cavalier’s debut in the Champions Cup.

Tickets for the match are highly anticipated due to the presence of Messi, who is expected to draw significant crowds, particularly in Jamaica where they will play the return leg on March 13. Cavalier has relocated their home leg to the National Stadium in Kingston, which has a seating capacity of 35,000.

“This will be an exciting opportunity for us,” said Cavalier SC head coach. “We respect Miami, but we are ready to face challenges head-on.”

Inter Miami’s coach, Javier Mascherano, has been vocal about managing his veteran players’ minutes effectively throughout the season. This strategy could open doors for younger talents like Tadeo Allende to shine. “We believe in our young players and will give them opportunities,” Mascherano stated.

In their last outing, Miami dominated Sporting KC, scoring on all three of their first-half shots. Messi’s impactful play included assists and positioning crucially ahead of goals from Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende. Kansas City’s coach Peter Vermes commented on the challenge of facing players of Messi’s caliber, saying, “They know the moments in the game and operate at a level above others.”

This match is not only crucial for progression in the tournament but also for building confidence as Miami looks to continue their streak in both the Champions Cup and the upcoming MLS season.

Fans can tune in to the match on FS2 or stream it live. With the stakes high, both teams are poised to deliver an exciting contest.