Lionel Messi scored twice on a rainy Wednesday night in Florida, powering a second-half turnaround that opened Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory.
A Slow Start Turns Into a Statement Win
Inter Miami fell behind inside the opening five minutes at Nu Stadium, with the visitors from Mexico striking early to silence the home crowd. The response was swift. Messi equalised soon after, then set up further chances as his side settled into their rhythm, eventually pulling away with two more goals either side of half-time.
It marked Messi’s first goals since he last featured on the international stage, and the timing could not have been better for a club looking to build momentum heading into a packed August schedule.
Final Score: Inter Miami 4-2 Atlético San Luis
Record Night for the Argentine Forward
Beyond the result, the individual milestone stood out. Messi’s double moved him to the top of the all-time scoring charts for this tournament, underlining just how central he remains to Miami’s attacking plans three seasons into his stint in Major League Soccer. Telasco Segovia and Micael also found the net for the hosts, while the visitors added a second late strike of their own but could not complete the comeback.
What’s Next in the Group Stage
- Saturday, August 8: Inter Miami vs CF Monterrey, Nu Stadium, Miami
- Wednesday, August 12: Inter Miami vs Club León, Nu Stadium, Miami
Early Signs for the Group Stage
Three points from an opening group match is a solid foundation, but the tougher tests are still to come against two well-organised sides from Mexico’s top flight. If Wednesday’s second-half display is any indication, Miami will head into those fixtures with genuine confidence in their attacking depth.
Details reflect the latest reporting available at the time of publishing and may be updated as the tournament schedule progresses.
