The party for Concacaf Champions Cup between Inter Miami and Monterrey It was not only played on the field, but also in the stands. The fans hoped that this would be the match that marked the return of Lionel Messi to the soccer fields after the hamstring injury he suffered two weeks ago.
However, although it was not taken into account by the 'Tata' Martino, From a privileged spot at Chase Stadium, the recent Ballon d'Or player played a different game. In different images taken during the game, which the MLS team ended up losing 2-1, you can see the tension that Messi experienced watching his team while the Rayados fans shouted at him “Messi was afraid.”
The Argentine's presence was in doubt since before the match. His confirmation came shortly before the confrontation where he arrived alone, through a door without fans and accompanied by his famous bodyguard. Upon arriving at his place in the stadium, he greeted the fans and greeted a group of children who were eagerly waiting for him.
The pink herons team struck the first blow, the Argentine Tomas Aviles He took advantage of a corner kick and deflected the ball, which ended up taking Andrada by surprise. However, Lionel Messi did not make any gesture of satisfaction or euphoria, as if he knew what would come next.
After the first goal, the Argentine continued to focus on the game, but now with visible uneasiness about the game that the Mexican team was playing. The 1-1 was made by another Argentine: Maxi Meza, After a rebound, he sent the ball into the net. Messi, in an act of resignation, leaned back in his chair and looked at his surroundings with concern, covering his face with his hand.
From that moment on, the railings of his box and the seats in front of him received the weight of the tension generated by the game. Attentive, he was following all the actions of his team that continued seeking to get back in front of the result. The focus he had on the players was so great that, when his team made a mistake that created the scoring opportunity for the Striped team to win, he turned his back on the grass knowing what was coming. Rodrigueztaking advantage of the error, took a shot from the corner that exceeded the goalkeeper Callender's 188 centimeters in the 88th minute.
At the end of the game, the Argentine left for the dressing room accompanied by his assistant and his bodyguard, clearly upset by the mistake in a game that, perhaps with him on the field, would have been different. Wednesday, April 10, will be the return match in which the MLS team will seek to turn the score around at the BBVA in Monterrey.
Messi is still a doubt for the second leg, according to statements from Gerardo, 'Tata' Martino, but he will most likely seek to be present in a new confrontation in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
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