On April 2, 2025, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) secured a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami CF in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The decisive goal came in the 57th minute when LAFC’s homegrown forward, Nathan Ordaz, received a pass from Mark Delgado, turned past midfielder Sergio Busquets, and delivered a precise shot into the bottom corner of the net.
The match was marked by a contentious moment in the first half involving Ordaz and Inter Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón. In the 23rd minute, Ordaz appeared to strike Falcón, leading to a VAR review. The referee issued a yellow card, a decision that sparked protests from the Inter Miami players and coaching staff.
Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, struggled to break through LAFC’s defense. Messi had several opportunities, including a free kick in stoppage time that sailed over the crossbar, reflecting a challenging night for the Argentine star.
This result marks Inter Miami’s first defeat of the season, ending their nine-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. The second leg is scheduled for April 9 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Inter Miami will need a decisive victory to overturn the deficit and advance to the semifinals
