Mascherano was shown a red card for arguing with officials as the teams headed to the tunnel after the first-half whistle with Miami holding a 1-0 lead.

Inter Miami secured a 2-1 win over Tigres UANL with two penalty goals from Suarez, as Messi sat out due to discomfort.

However, none of that prevented the Herons from reaching their second Leagues Cup semifinal in three years and second major semifinal this season.