What is the big prize that Messi and Inter Miami are about to receive?

With the victory over Charlotte FC, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is closer than ever to a place in the Concacaf Champions League. That is the biggest reward that the Florida state team can receive this season.

According to the official website of the Leagues Cup, the winning team will automatically advance to the round of 16 of the Champions League in Central America and the Caribbean, also known as the Concachampions. Meanwhile, the runner-up team starts the tournament from a previous round. In addition, the two losing teams in the semi-finals will compete for the remaining spot in the third place match.

However, this is not the only way for Messi and his teammates to go to the continental arena. After fighting for this trophy, Inter Miami will play the US Open Cup semi-final against FC Cincinnatti on August 24 at TQL Stadium in Ohio.

This is a confrontation between the two opposing poles of the American professional football league (MLS) because Inter Miami is at the bottom of the table and FC Cincinnatti is at the top of the Eastern region. If winning, Inter Miami will play the final on September 28 against Houston Dynamo or Real Salt Lake in the match to determine the champion and ticket to the Concachampions.

Inter Miami's path in the Leagues Cup began on July 21 with a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul (Mexico). They then continued to beat Atlanta City 4-0 to end the group stage with the top spot. Entering the knockout stage, Messi and his teammates respectively defeated Orlando City (3-1), FC Dallas (4-4, 5-3 penalty) and Charlotte FC (4-0). Of these, Messi contributed 8 goals and Robert Taylor 4.

In the semi-finals, Inter Miami will meet Philadelphia Union on August 16.