
Everyone expected goals. Everyone expected Messi to write history. Neither happened. The Nashville vs Inter Miami first leg of the 2025–26 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 ended in a goalless draw on March 11, 2026, at GEODIS Park — and it was every bit as gripping as the scoreline suggests. Nashville SC produced one of their most disciplined defensive performances of the season to deny the reigning MLS champions and keep Lionel Messi stuck on 899 career goals. With the second leg coming up on March 18 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, everything is still to play for.
Here’s a full breakdown of what happened, what the stats tell us, and what you should watch for in the return fixture.
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