An equal mix of MLS and Liga MX teams will face off in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup, starting on Tuesday with the first legs as the last eight teams compete for North America’s top club prize.

The MLS representatives include Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, who have excelled through the previous rounds, facing LAFC, the 2023 finalists who have had a mediocre start to the MLS regular season.

Match Schedule

Tuesday, April 1

• Club America vs. Cruz Azul, 9:15 p.m. (FS2)
• LA Galaxy vs. Tigres, 11:15 p.m. (FS2)

Wednesday, April 2

• Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas, 9:30 p.m. (FS2)
• LAFC vs. Inter Miami, 11:30 p.m. (FS1)

Upcoming Matches

• Tuesday, April 8

  • Tigres vs. LA Galaxy, 9 p.m.
  • Cruz Azul vs. Club America, 11:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 9

  • Inter Miami vs. LAFC, 8 p.m.
  • Pumas vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, 10:30 p.m.

Player Highlight Lionel Messi remains a crucial player; his fitness will determine his participation. Messi has been a significant asset for Miami, having scored five goals in six matches this season.

The competition’s quarterfinals promise intriguing matchups and are critical for assessing the competitive landscape of MLS versus Liga MX.