Inter Miami, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, suffered a stunning setback in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final, falling 2–0 to Vancouver Whitecaps on Canadian soil.

Far from being overawed by Messi’s presence, Vancouver delivered a disciplined and dynamic performance, dominating large spells of the match and clinically converting chances in both halves. Their forwards found the net early and late, leaving Inter Miami with no goals, no momentum — and a mountain to climb.

Despite boasting a star-studded lineup that includes Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, Miami struggled to find any rhythm in attack. Defensive errors and a lack of composure in the final third proved costly, as the Canadians kept the visitors at bay with impressive tactical discipline.