Inter Miami CF have punched their ticket to the Leagues Cup 2025 final, with Lionel Messi powering a second-half comeback and 3-1 victory over Florida Derby rival Orlando City in Wednesday's semifinal at Chase Stadium.

Messi bagged a second-half brace on his return from injury, and Telasco Segovia iced the match in stoppage time to ensure the 2023 Leagues Cup champions will visit LA Galaxy or Seattle Sounders FC for the Aug. 31 final. The result also guaranteed the Herons' place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Messi pulled Miami level in the 77th minute from the penalty spot, beating Pedro Gallese after the Lions were reduced to 10 men when David Brekalo was shown a second yellow card for pulling down Tadeo Allende.

Miami went ahead in the 88th minute, when Messi combined with fello

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