Inter Miami secured a dominant 7-1 victory over CF Montreal, with Lionel Messi scoring four goals. This win coincided with the appointment of Cristian Alberto “Kily” Gonzalez as their new manager, replacing Guillermo Hoyos. San Diego FC also triumphed 3-1 against LA Galaxy in a Southern California clasico. In Uruguay, Nacional defeated Penarol in the Uruguayan Clasico.

Meanwhile, Eduardo Coudet resigned as River Plate manager following their Copa Sudamericana elimination. The Leagues Cup semifinals will feature an all-Liga MX affair. Neymar Jr. personally settled Santos's debt to lift their FIFA Transfer Ban, allowing the club to make new signings. Veteran striker Hulk, at 40, continues to impress for Fluminense, scoring in three consecutive Brasileiro matches.