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Inter Miami visits Montreal without Messi; Suárez leads attack

Inter Miami travels to Montreal for an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, seeking a sixth consecutive win. However, star Lionel Messi is not available. Luis Suárez leads the attack after a brace in midweek.

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Inter Miami visits Montreal without Messi; Suárez leads attack

Inter Miami visits Montreal without Messi; Suárez leads attack

The short answer

The match is a regular season MLS game between second-place Inter Miami (10-2-4, 34 points) and 13th-place CF Montréal (4-9-3, 15 points). Inter Miami is on a five-game winning streak, but star player Lionel Messi will miss the game (per CTV News). Luis Suárez, who scored twice in a 3-2 win over Chicago Fire, leads the attack. Inter Miami also recently signed Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. The teams have met 13 times, with Inter Miami holding a 5-6-1 record, but they won both meetings in 2024. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET at Stade Saputo.

Why it's trending

The match is a high-profile MLS fixture featuring Eastern Conference leaders Inter Miami, but trending due to Lionel Messi's absence and the recent signing of Casemiro.

Inter Miami CF visits CF Montréal on Saturday night without star forward Lionel Messi, according to CTV News, as the team seeks a sixth consecutive MLS win. Kickoff at Stade Saputo is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Inter Miami (10-2-4, 34 points) sits second in the Eastern Conference, while Montréal (4-9-3, 15 points) is 13th. Luis Suárez scored twice in a 3-2 midweek win over Chicago Fire, including his 50th goal for the club. Academy product Preston Plambeck scored his first MLS goal in that match. The team also announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, a five-time UEFA Champions League winner, as a free agent, per the club's match preview.

The sides have met 13 times previously, with Inter Miami posting five wins, six losses, and one draw. The Herons won both regular-season meetings last year, including a 4-1 victory at Stade Saputo on July 7, 2024. Messi leads Inter Miami with 12 goals this season, but is unavailable for Saturday's fixture.

A win would extend Inter Miami's streak and solidify their position atop the East. Montréal, coming off a 1-0 loss at Nashville, looks to upset the league's marquee team.

Timeline

  1. Inter Miami beats Chicago Fire 3-2

    Inter Miami secures fifth consecutive MLS win. Luis Suárez scores twice, Preston Plambeck nets first goal. (Source: Inter Miami CF match preview)

  2. Inter Miami signs Casemiro

    Club announces marquee signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro as a free agent. (Source: Inter Miami CF match preview)

  3. Messi ruled out for Montreal match

    CTV News reports Lionel Messi will not travel with the team to Montreal. (Source: CTV News)

  4. Montréal vs Inter Miami match

    Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET at Stade Saputo. Inter Miami aims for sixth straight win without Messi.

Questions people ask

Is Lionel Messi playing in the Montreal match?

No, according to CTV News, Messi is not available for this fixture.

What is Inter Miami's record against CF Montréal?

In 13 all-time meetings, Inter Miami has five wins, six losses, and one draw, but won both games in the 2024 season.

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