Match report
Inter Miami 1–1 Nashville SC: A Thrilling Draw in CONCACAF Champions League
Inter Miami
1–1
FT
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
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7' Inter Miami Goal · Normal GoalL. Messi · Assist: Sergio Reguilón -
38' Inter Miami Card · Yellow CardG. LujánFoul
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40' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 1Off: Sergio Reguilón · On: N. Allen -
58' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Madrigal · On: A. Muyl -
58' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Lovitz · On: R. Baker-Whiting -
61' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Segovia · On: M. Silvetti -
71' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Corcoran · On: E. Tagseth -
74' Nashville SC Goal · Normal GoalC. Espinoza -
78' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Mura · On: Luis Suárez -
78' Inter Miami subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Bright · On: D. Ayala -
85' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Mukhtar · On: B. Acosta -
85' Nashville SC subst · Substitution 5Off: 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