"Messi had to wait over 10 days to move from 899 career goals on to 900, but he wasted little time in getting to the landmark during this match. He is only the second active player, along with Cristiano Ronaldo, to score 900 times. The 38-year-old has netted 16 times in 12 meetings against Nashville, while this was his 81st goal for Miami."
"Inter Miami, despite registering 54 final-third entries to Nashville's 38, unable to restore their lead, it meant the reigning MLS Cup champions slipped out on away goals, following a 0-0 draw in the first leg."
Inter Miami was eliminated from the Champions Cup following a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC in the second leg, losing on away goals after a 0-0 first-leg result. Messi scored his 900th career goal in the seventh minute with a low left-footed finish, but Cristian Espinoza equalized in the 74th minute. Despite Miami's dominance with 54 final-third entries compared to Nashville's 38, they could not restore their lead. Messi created three chances and made 24 passes in the final third from his only shot on target. Other Champions Cup results included Seattle defeating Vancouver 2-1 for a 5-1 aggregate win, Toluca crushing San Diego 4-0 after losing the first leg, and Club America advancing past Philadelphia.
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