Vancouver Whitecaps FC got a decisive 2-0 home victory From Miami in the first part of Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals, move one step closer to reaching the final. But beyond the scoreboard was drawn a lot of attention on one Tense moment between Lionel Messi and Whitecap’s midfielder Andres Cubas.
The incident occurred in the 28th minute. After leaving Cubas behind and shooting a shot that missed the target, Messi was seen turning back toward the Paraguayan midfielderVisibly frustrated and gestures during a short but heated exchange. Cameras caught the interaction before the game resumed and showed Messi confronting Cubas as the temples began to flare.
Just minutes later, in the 31st minute, The tension escalated again when Messi collided with Cubas as he tried to recover the ball. Although the contact was minimal and Paraguayan managed to avoid a complete collision, the moment emphasized the growing frustration in the field.
It wasn’t the only flashpoint during the first half. In the 41th minute, Luis Suarez went down after taking an elbow from Tristan Blackmon near the edge of the box– A challenge that became unpunished, further driven by Miami’s frustrations with the official ones.
Messi had a few words for Cubas during the first half of Concacaf Champions Cup Semis vs. Vancouver 👀
Whitecap’s victory on BC Place puts them in a strong position on their way into The second stage for the Champions Cup on Wednesday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. With a ticket to the final on the line, the return match promises to be as intense – if not more.
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Cubas illuminates the exchange with Messi
The exchange between Lionel Messi and Andres Cubas quickly became one of the prominent moments During the first half between From Miami And Vancouver Whitecaps and left the fans wondering what triggered the frustration of the Argentine star. Cubas spoke in the mixed zone after the match and explained what led to the heated interaction.
“They are just things that happen during the match. He was upset over a foul, but it’s just the moment, when your adrenaline goes high. We all know what kind of player and competitor Messi is – he wants to be involved in each game“Cubas pronounced.
Cubas emphasized that there were no remaining problems and added: “There is something that stays in the field, but we are satisfied with the performance we could deliver. “
