Lionel Messi and Inter Miami flamed out of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals, losing 5-1 on aggregate against the upstart Vancouver Whitecaps.

Inter Miami must win by three goals in regulation to advance to the June 1 Champions Cup final, where a $5 million prize is on the line.

Last season, Miami suffered a first-round playoff exit despite being the No. 1 seed and Supporters' Shield winners. With Miami's stars only getting older and not many elite young talents supporting them, another early exit could be on the horizon come postseason time.