Lionel Messi pursues his 900th goal when Inter Miami visits Nashville SC for the first leg of their round-of-16 matchup in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday, March 11.
The Argentine World Cup champion is one goal away from hitting a milestone only Cristiano Ronaldo has reached in the sports history. It could also come against a club that has become a familiar foe in recent years since Messi’s arrival.
The eight-time Ballon D’or winner has scored 15 goals across all competitions against Nashville – the most of any club he’s faced since joining Inter Miami in 2023.
Inter Miami has played Nashville 11 times since Messi joined July 2023, resulting in a 7-1-2 record against Nashville with him in the lineup.
Here’s what you need to know, and stay tuned here for live updates from the Nashville vs. Inter Miami match:
What time is Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami match in Champions Cup?
The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT in Nashville, 9:30 p.m. in Argentina).
How to watch Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami play in Champions Cup?
The match is available on FS2 in English, and TUDN in Spanish in the U.S. It will also be available via CONCACAF Go or the Concacaf YouTube channel.
Lionel Messi stats vs. Nashville
Messi has scored 15 goals with four assists in 10 matches vs. Nashville across all competitions. He has scored in all but one of those matches, including a hat trick in a 5-2 win in Nashville on Oct. 18, 2025.
What Inter Miami and Nashville are saying before the match
Nashville coach B.J. Callaghan: “When you look back at the history of Nashville and Miami, I think it’s really important that we reflect, analyze how those games go. You can learn lessons from history. But what I would also say is, history doesn’t necessarily dictate what’s going to happen in the future.”
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano on Nashville: “It’s a tough, difficult game, as always when we play in Nashville. We know their fans will be putting on the pressure, and above all, we have to keep in mind that they’re a team with blood in their eyes. When you face a rival that we’ve fortunately eliminated and that helped us win the championship last year, and in previous seasons the club has even won finals against them, it’s clear that they’re going to want their revenge … and we have to be very prepared for that.”
Messi’s upcoming schedule with Inter Miami, Argentina
March 14: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
March 18: Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC, 7 p.m. ET (Concacaf Champions Cup, second leg)
March 22: New York City FC vs. Inter Miami, 1 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
March 27: Spain vs. Argentina, 2 p.m. ET (Finalissima)
March 31: Qatar vs. Argentina, TBD (International friendly)
April 4: Inter Miami vs. Austin FC, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)