All set: Mascherano's starting eleven for Inter Miami vs. Nashville in the 2025 MLS Playoffs

Lionel Messi 's next match will take place on Saturday, August 8. In the third and final game of the first round of the 2025 MLS Playoffs, Inter Miami will face Nashville at 2:00 PM local time in Florida . It's worth noting that Luis Suárez has been suspended for one match.

In case of a tie after 90 minutes, there will be penalty kicks. If Mascherano's team wins, they will face Cincinnati (away) or Columbus (home) in the Eastern Conference semifinals .

The match between Miami and Nashville will be played on Saturday, November 8th, starting at 10:00 PM . As with every MLS match, you must be subscribed to MLS Season Pass through Apple TV to watch the game live.

The broadcast will feature commentary by Sammy Sadovnik and analysis from former Argentine player Diego Valeri . Following the match, El Intransigente will share a match report and a video highlighting the best moments.

Javier Mascherano would present the following lineup: Rocco Ríos Novo; Ian Fray, Maxi Falcón, Noah Allen, Jordi Alba; Rodrigo De Paul, Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright; Lionel Messi, Fafà Picault and Baltasar Rodríguez .

As you can see, it's a 4-3-3 formation with De Paul and Messi starting. Some believe Mateo Silvetti also has a chance of starting . The youngster had an excellent performance at the U-20 World Cup with the Argentine national team. However, for now, the coach is expected to opt for Picault, who has more experience.

Nashville, meanwhile, will look to secure the win with this starting eleven: Brian Schwake; Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Jeison Palacios, Andy Najar; Alex Muyl, Edvard Tagseth, Gastón Brugman, Jonathan Pérez; Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar . A 4-4-2 formation.