We are almost entering the final week of action in the 2023 Leagues Cup. The tournament, which has had its fair share of controversy, will hand out four tickets to the semi finals with the games being played today, and with the unspoken desire to have everyone focused on all the action taking place on the pitch rather than what takes place away from it.
At this point, MLS clubs have dominated the competition, as their six teams show in this stage of the tournament. Liga MX's pride will be defended by Monterrey and Querétaro, the only teams that remain from the 18-club lot presented by the Mexican top-flight. The possibility of an all-MLS or an all-Liga MX final is still there, which is why it is important to know the possible crosses once these games are played.
In terms of what the matches will have to offer, there are two that truly stand out. The first one will feature Inter Miami against Charlotte, with the Lionel Messi factor being the most interesting aspect of the competition. The other game that will attract quite a few looks will be the showdown between Los Angeles FC and Monterrey, two of the best teams in the region and who appear to be as true title contenders.
Let us guide you through all fixtures with an in-depth look of all games.
Philadelphia Union vs Querétaro
This will be an unexpected rematch between the MLS club and the Liga MX side, as Philadelphia and Los Gallos locked horns back in the group stage and ended their game with a whopping 5-1 win for the Union. After that match, Querétaro has gone on to win two matches during 90 minutes (both with 1-0 scores) and another one via penalties, being led by young goalkeeper Fernando Tapia, adding the help provided by strikers Angel Sepúlveda and Emanuel Gularte. The Union made it to this stage after two straight ties that went all the way to penalties, and maybe that will be one scenario Querétaro will want to avoid to complete their payback against Philadelphia.
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Inter Miami vs Charlotte
The hottest ticket in town will see Messi and Co. battling against Charlotte for a spot in the semis. Inter Miami are experiencing a revival since Messi joined the club, and they will have to prove that one more time against a team they have only faced twice previously. Charlotte made it to this stage after leading their group, then went on to beat Cruz Azul and Houston, with this last win coming thanks to a blatant mistake. Meanwhile, the team led by Messi and his friends dealt with their group without any problems, and faced a bit of opposition in the Round of 16, where they had to come from behind against Dallas to win the match after penalties. Will Messi's magic continue in the tournament, or will Charlotte put an end to Miami's title hopes?
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Nashville SC vs Minnesota United
The boys in gold were involved in a massive controversy in their last game, where the ref took over five minutes to repeat a decisive penalty against América, which they eventually eliminated. Now, they will have to prove that their previous game was just an accident, and facing Minnesota comes as a great chance to do so. On the other hand, Minnesota will try to show why they are yet to be defeated by Nashville, a team they have beaten in their most recent game and forced a couple more draws in their other fixtures. Both teams needed penalties to make it to this round, which shows they can handle the pressures of a nerve-wracking definition from the spot, which could be the ultimate way to determine the winner if we consider their previous matches.
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Los Angeles FC vs Monterrey
The final game of the evening will feature one of the best teams from the MLS and one of the most outspoken clubs from Liga MX, who have not held back when speaking about the complications they have faced in the tournament. The black and gold make it to this game after two convincing wins, while Monterrey enter the tie in high spirits following their win in the Clásico Regio against Tigres. This will also be a special match between these clubs, as they will face each other for the first time, but luckily for them, it will not be the same for their coaches. Last year, coach Fernando Ortíz claimed a win against Steve Cherundolo when he was in charge of América, and surely Monterrey will want to see that happening one more time.
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