Suárez leads Miami to Leagues Cup quarters

WEB DESK: Inter Miami CF delivered a statement performance on Wednesday night, roaring back from a goal down to defeat Liga MX side Pumas UNAM 3-1 and punch their ticket to the Leagues Cup 2025 quarterfinals.

Led by a masterclass from the ageless Luis Suárez, who racked up a goal and two assists, the Herons closed out Phase One of the tournament in style. Suárez now sits on a club-record 15 assists for the season, tying Jordi Alba’s mark from 2024, while notching his 10th goal of the year.

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The match began on shaky ground for Inter Miami, with Pumas taking the lead in the 34th minute courtesy of Jorge Ruvalcaba’s strike. But just as the half was drawing to a close, World Cup winner Rodrigo De Paul opened his scoring account for the Club in emphatic fashion. Chesting down a lofted ball from Suárez, the Argentine midfielder fired a slick outside-of-the-boot finish into the bottom corner in the 45th minute — leveling the game with flair.

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Suárez gave Miami the lead in the 59th minute, calmly slotting a cheeky Panenka penalty past the keeper. Ten minutes later, the Uruguayan turned provider again, slicing the Pumas defense open with a surgical through-ball to Tadeo Allende, who slammed home the third.

With the 3-1 scoreline locked in, Miami closed out the night in dominant form. They ended the match with 54.6% possession, 18 shots, and five corners, a commanding all-round display.

Inter Miami now awaits confirmation of their quarterfinal opponent as Phase One wraps up. Before that, they return to MLS action this Sunday in a high-stakes showdown against rivals Orlando City SC.

The Herons are soaring, and Suárez is showing no signs of slowing down.