Inter Miami faced a tough defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, losing 5-1 on aggregate. After suffering a 2-0 loss in the first leg, they struggled in the second, despite a hopeful early goal from Jordi Alba. Vancouver responded forcefully, scoring three more goals to secure their place in the finals against either Cruz Azul or Tigres. Javier Mascherano acknowledged the superiority of the opposing team, emphasizing the significance of the tournament, and expressed disappointment in the team's exit. Miami will now shift their focus toward the MLS season.
"It hurts because we wanted to reach the final. That would have placed the club in a very important position. Still, we have to accept that they were better," Mascherano said.
"We know Inter Miami has won the Leagues Cup, but the most important tournament in the region is the CONCACAF Champions Cup. But sometimes you have to accept that the opponent is further up the hierarchy and surpassed us. They surpassed us."
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