The moment of truth has arrived for Messi and company. Inter Miami wants to continue making history and will play the Eastern Conference final against New York City to try to reach the MLS Cup final and lift the coveted trophy.
Javier Mascherano’s team performed well in the regular phase and has been very strong in the knockout matches. With a team full of stars, the Argentine coach was expected to be able to reach the final, but winning it will not be easy.
“In general, we have had very good passages in the season in terms of performance,” he said. “Today we arrive at this decisive and determining stage in good shape and with a lot of confidence, which would be a point in our favor.”
How did Inter Miami reach the Eastern Conference final?
Inter Miami arrives in great form to the final of the Eastern Conference, as in the regular phase it was in second place and already in the playoffs they came from thrashing Cincinnati four to zero, where, once again, the figure was a Lionel Messi who is still hungry for glory and wants to add more titles to his successful career.
Our vision has to be that tomorrow we have to go for the game from the first minute as we did with Nashville and Cincinnati
Mascherano was cautious in the press conference, as he acknowledged that they are in good shape, but have not yet achieved the ultimate prize. “I think we have competed well, but we have not achieved anything. We talked about it a lot this week. Beyond the fact that we have regained home court advantage, the game is going to be very complicated, we are going to play against a rival that has earned the right to be in the Conference final.”
This is how New York City FC reached the Eastern Conference final
While Inter Miami steals the spotlight with figures such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, New York City also has something to say in this final, as Pascal Jansen’s team comes from defeating the Philadelphia Union in the semifinals and has greatly improved its performance throughout the season.
In the regular season, New York City finished in fifth place, however, in the playoffs they showed a better performance and with the help of Argentine Maxi Moralez, they want to strike a blow against one of the favorites to win the cup.
What time does Messi play in the Eastern Conference final?
The Eastern Conference final between Inter Miami and New York City will take place on Saturday, November 29, at 6:00 PM (ET) at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Where to watch the Eastern Conference final between Inter Miami and New York City in the United States?
The final between Inter Miami and New York City can be followed via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
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