Lionel Messi can help Inter Miami make a historic step. What's the story?

On the night of Thursday, April 3, the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals between LAFC and Inter Miami will take place. The "Herons" have the chance to carve their name into history.

Details: Lionel Messi and company can take the first step towards the semi-finals of the Champions Cup. Inter Miami has never played at this stage of the tournament before, so a victory would be a historic achievement for the club.

Last season, Inter was eliminated in the quarter-finals, losing to Monterrey with a score of 2-5. However, unlike that campaign, Messi will be able to help his team this time — back then, he was injured and didn't participate in the matches. Fortunately for Miami fans, the Argentine is now fit and ready to play.

By the way, in the Round of 16, Inter Miami thrashed Cavaly 4-0, with Lionel Messi delivering a phenomenal performance, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists. Luis Suarez also made his mark in both matches.

Reminder: MLS has banned Messi's personal bodyguard from running onto the pitch during matches to stop fans invading the field. The league justified this decision by stating that stadium security is provided by specialized services, and interference from personal bodyguards is not required.