Watch LAFC vs. Inter Miami
Miami will travel to Los Angeles for the first leg of the quarterfinals, with four MLS teams vying to break Mexico’s streak
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The CONCACAF Champions Cup has reached the quarterfinals, with the biggest teams across North and Central America and the Caribbean facing off for a shot at the Cup. Mexico has dominated the tournament, with Mexican teams winning 18 of the last 20 trophies, interrupted most recently by Seattle Sounders in 2022.
Four MLS teams remain, with two of the biggest facing off today, April 2. LAFC will host Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, in Los Angeles. The teams will then meet again on April 9 at Chase Stadium in Miami, with the aggregate winner advancing to the semifinals.
At A Glance: How to Watch LAFC vs Inter Miami Champions Cup Quarterfinal
How to Watch LAFC vs Inter Miami CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinal
Unlike MLS games, CONCACAF matches aren’t streaming on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass. Instead, the games air on Fox Sports’ FS1 channel in the US, while TUDN and ViX will carry Spanish-language coverage.
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DirecTV Stream
Pros: Wide channel availability, including in Spanish
Cons: Pricey
DirecTV Stream includes Fox Sports 1 (FS1) on all of its packages, and if you’re looking to catch the game en Español, TUDN is included in the Ultimate and Premier packages or with the ÓPTIMO MÁS add-on. DirecTV Stream’s free trial runs for five days.
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Fubo
Pros: Great coverage for sports fans
Cons: Channels from Turner and Univision are missing
Fubo carries FS1 for streaming the match, and is available with a five-day free trial. However, a dispute between TelevisaUnivision and Fubo means Spanish-speaking fans can’t catch the game on TUDN.
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Sling
Pros: Great value, with a la carte options
Cons: No free trial
Sling carries FS1 on its Blue package, which is available for $50.99 a month, or $25.50 for the first month. While Sling does not offer a free trial, it’s still one of the best values in streaming.
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ViX
Pros: Good coverage of Spanish-language channels, good value
Cons: Some sports coverage is limited
ViX is a Spanish-language streaming service carrying live sports, series, and novelas across a range of channels. ViX will carry all of the CONCACAF matches live with Spanish commentary. It’s available as an add-on subscription for Prime members.
CONCACAF Champions Cup Schedule
The quarterfinals are split into two legs, with each team getting the opportunity for a home game. The aggregate winner of the two games will advance to the semifinals. The semifinals will be played in two legs, while a single-match final will be held on June 1. The remaining MLS Teams are LA Galaxy, LAFC, Inter Miami, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Will Lionel Messi Play in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinal Against LAFC?
Messi is expected to play against LAFC. Due to injuries, Miami is proceeding carefully regarding its star player, and Messi is not expected to play the full 90 minutes.
Miami Head Coach Javier Mascherano told reporters after Miami’s win over Philadelphia, “The plan is for him to recuperate and travel to Los Angeles. Today, the time that he played, he played because he was good. We didn’t risk him.”
