Lionel Messi, who returned from injury last weekend, suffered a setback and had to miss the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres.

The 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals delivered drama and goals, setting up an all-MLS semifinal stage for the first time in the tournament’s history, leaving Liga MX out of the final stretch.

Inter Miami faces a setback as Jordi Alba is forced off injured in their Leagues Cup quarterfinal, joining Lionel Messi on the sidelines.

The Galaxy are struggling through a miserable MLS, but they continued to shine Leagues Cup play with a 2-1 win over Mexican power Pachuca Wednesday.

Manager Javier Mascherano's assistant, Javier Morales, spoke to the media and revealed why Lionel Messi was left out of the Leagues Cup game.