He may be 37 years old, but Luis Suarez continues to make fortunesInter Miami. Since reuniting with Leo Messi, the Gunslinger he rediscovered his luster and also that burning flame for football, so over the course of the season he scored 20 goals and 9 assists in MLS in the space of 27 games. Then tonight, he only needed 2 minutes to win the first leg match in the first round of the playoffs againstAtlanta Unitedassisted by the Argentine teammate’s kiss.
The hope obviously is to get to the end of the path, to the final of the MLS Cup scheduled for December 7th between the two best teams from each Eastern and Western Conference who will compete for the 2024 champion title. Celebrating the personal goal was Luis Suárez, in the post-match on the microphones of Apple TV: “No, the important thing is to help the team. I always do my best throughout the match and today I helped the team win, which is what we want.”
There is still the competition return to playhowever, at Atlanta United. What Miami will have to avoid is a repeat of a comeback already experienced: “We know how difficult it is in the playoffs, we know that all the opponents are strong when you are away and this is difficult. In the first half we played well, we created many opportunities With better sensations I believe that in the second half we did everything possible to win and we were victorious.”
Finally an honorable mention for Jordi Alba and the long-range goal that earned the 2-1 winner: “Well, he’s the best left-back in the world. Wherever he is, he’ll always be the best in his role and it’s a pleasure to play with him every day, train with him . Because he is the best in his role”, he comments.
The complete program
1st round MLS Playoffs – First leg
Saturday 26 October
Inter Miami – Atlanta United 2-1
Sunday 27 October
LA Galaxy – Colorado
Monday 28 October
Orlando – Charlotte
Los Angeles FC – Vancouver
Cincinnati – New York City
Tuesday 29 October
Seattle – Houston
Columbus – New York
Wednesday 30 October
Salt Lake – Minnesota
1st round MLS Playoffs – Second leg
Saturday 2 November
Charlotte – Orlando
Colorful – LA Galaxy
New York City – Cincinnati
Sunday 3 November
Atlanta – Inter Miami
Minnesota – Salt Lake
New York RB – Columbus
Monday 4 November
Houston – Seattle
Vancouver – Los Angeles FC