Lionel Messi's brace against LAFC proved to be enough as his club advances to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semifinals. It took both of Messi's goals to overcome the total aggregate. Javier Mascherano praised Messi on his influence in the game. Inter Miami will now face MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps.

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