Just a few days ago, Inter Miami faced this same opponent in the regular MLS season and came away with an emphatic 2:5 victory , a statement performance that showcased their strength heading into the playoffs.

Now, with higher stakes, the ex-Barça quartet of Suárez, Busquets, Alba, and Messi who recently extended his contract with the club until 2028 are ready to lead Inter Miami into the first of this two-legged playoff clash.

Nashville SC, while strong at home with 36 points from 17 matches, have struggled badly on the road, earning just 18 points from the same number of games. They also ended the regular season winless in their last five away fixtures.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, have been dominant at home the third-best home team in the Eastern Conference and boast the league’s highest scoring record with 44 goals in 17 home matches.