Inter Miami vs Nashville: What time does Messi play and where to watch MLS Cup Playoffs 2025 game 3?

Lionel Messi 's Inter Miami and Nashville will battle it out for a place in the MLS Eastern Conference semi-finals on Saturday, November 8 at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale

Both teams are tied after splitting wins in the first two games: Miami won 3-1 at home in Game 1, while Nashville responded with a 2-1 win in the second game. The winner will advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they will face the winner of FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew.

It should be remembered that in this round there is no extra time, so if the score is tied after 90 minutes, the winner will be decided by penalties.

Inter Miami trusts in Lionel Messi 's magic

Javier Mascherano's side arrive with the mission of avoiding finishing the season empty-handed in a historic season with a ticket to the MLS Cup

Now all eyes are on Lionel Messi , who has scored 40 goals in 45 games in all competitions, including three goals in this series against Nashville . His leadership, set-piece accuracy and experience in decisive moments could make the difference.

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Nashville arrives sixth in the Eastern Conference with 54 points (16 wins, 12 losses and six draws) and is highly motivated. Its victory in the second game broke a run of nine games without beating Miami since the arrival of the Argentine star

B.J. Callaghan's side are confident of repeating the result of the previous match, with quick transitions, forcefulness and above all defensive solidity. With players such as Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer in great form, it is difficult to rate Inter Miami as favorites, especially as the absence of Leo Suarez through suspension puts the Herons in a predicament.

However, the presence of Leo Messi , coupled with the motivation of Busquets and Jordi Alba to play their last season, make Miami a team determined to seek victory, a match in which it seems all the goalscoring responsibility will fall on its captain.

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