Nashville SC Faces 'King' Lionel Messi in Epic CF Champions League Round-Robin!
Nashville SC believes it is in good position going into the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup series against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi.
Advanced statistics — and the eye test — suggest that Nashville SC let an opportunity slip away in the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 series against Inter Miami. Nashville outshot Miami 15-8, earned seven corners to the Herons' one and forced goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair to make five saves, while counterpart Brian Schwake needed to stop only one shot.
Per FotMob, Nashville also generated 1. 19 expected goals , which measures the probability of a goal being scored based on where and how the shot was taken, compared to Inter Miami's 0. 32.
The first leg at Geodis Park on March 11 ended in a 0-0 tie as Nashville couldn't capitalize on its chances. But it still believes it's in good position against Lionel Messi and Miami heading into the second leg at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 18 (6 p. m.
CT, FS2). "They were the MLS Cup champion last year, and they've advanced far in this tournament, and getting to prepare against them frequently brings out the best in us," Nashville coach B. J.