Match report

Inter Miami 1–1 Nashville SC: A Thrilling Draw in CONCACAF Champions League

Inter Miami
Inter Miami
1–1
FT
Nashville SC
Nashville SC
Mar 18, 2026

Inter Miami and Nashville SC clashed in a thrilling CONCACAF Champions League match that ended in a 1–1 draw. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the 7th minute, but Nashville SC leveled the score through C. Espinoza's goal in the 74th minute. Both teams displayed determination and resilience, resulting in a well-fought draw.

Key Facts

  • • Inter Miami scored first with a goal by Lionel Messi in the 7th minute
  • • Nashville SC equalized through C. Espinoza's goal in the 74th minute
  • • Inter Miami saw G. Luján receive a yellow card in the 38th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with notable ones being Sergio Reguilón replaced by N. Allen for Inter Miami and W. Madrigal substituted for A. Muyl for Nashville SC

Lineups

Inter Miami

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 97 D. St.Clair (G)
  • 4 F. Mura (D)
  • 2 G. Lujan (D)
  • 16 Micael (D)
  • 3 S. Reguilon (D)
  • 7 R. de Paul (M)
  • 42 Y. Bright (M)
  • 8 T. Segovia (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (M)
  • 21 T. Allende (F)
  • 19 G. Berterame (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Barraza
  • 34 R. Rios
  • 9 L. Suarez
  • 22 D. Ayala
  • 17 I. Fray
  • 76 C. Abadia-Reda
  • 56 D. Pinter
  • 32 N. Allen
  • 41 D. Ruiz
  • 24 M. Silvetti
  • 20 S. Morales
  • 88 A. Shaw

Nashville SC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 B. Schwake (G)
  • 31 A. Najar (D)
  • 4 J. Palacios (D)
  • 3 M. Woledzi (D)
  • 2 D. Lovitz (D)
  • 8 P. Yazbek (M)
  • 16 M. Corcoran (M)
  • 7 C. Espinoza (M)
  • 10 H. Mukhtar (M)
  • 41 W. Madrigal (M)
  • 9 S. Surridge (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Willis
  • 13 X. Valdez
  • 6 B. Acosta
  • 37 A. Qasem
  • 20 E. Tagseth
  • 5 J. Maher
  • 22 J. Bauer
  • 19 A. Muyl
  • 21 T. Williams
  • 27 R. Baker-Whiting
  • 17 W. Pacius
  • 23 J. Knight

Timeline

  1. Inter Miami
    7' Inter Miami Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: Sergio Reguilón
  2. Inter Miami
    38' Inter Miami Card · Yellow Card
    G. Luján

    Foul

  3. Inter Miami
    40' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sergio Reguilón · On: N. Allen
  4. Nashville SC
    58' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Madrigal · On: A. Muyl
  5. Nashville SC
    58' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Lovitz · On: R. Baker-Whiting
  6. Inter Miami
    61' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Segovia · On: M. Silvetti
  7. Nashville SC
    71' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Corcoran · On: E. Tagseth
  8. Nashville SC
    74' Nashville SC Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Espinoza
  9. Inter Miami
    78' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Mura · On: Luis Suárez
  10. Inter Miami
    78' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Bright · On: D. Ayala
  11. Nashville SC
    85' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Mukhtar · On: B. Acosta
  12. Nashville SC
    85' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Najar · On: J. Bauer

Match Stats

Stat Inter Miami Nashville SC
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 5
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 538 364
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 474 310
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter Miami took the lead early through Lionel Messi's goal, setting the tone of the match
  • ▸ Nashville SC's equalizer by C. Espinoza in the 74th minute shifted the momentum, leading to a tense finale where neither team could find a winner