Inter Miami claimed a thrilling 2-1 win over Atlas in their opening match of the 2025 Leagues Cup, with Lionel Messi continuing to be the shining inspiration.

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Lionel Messi continues to be the inspiration in Inter Miami's gameplay - Photo: IM

The first 45 minutes were tight as both teams started cautiously. Messi had a few technical moves but failed to create any breakthroughs.

On the other side of the front line, Atlas almost opened the score in the 26th minute with a close-range header, but goalkeeper Rios made a miraculous reflex. At the end of the half, Messi had a good chance but unfortunately slipped.

After the break, Inter Miami decided to speed up. In the 53rd minute, Messi accelerated and crossed for Telasco Segovia to finish close to the goal, opening the score 1-0.

Atlas responded with a goal in the 79th minute from Rivaldo Lozano, taking advantage of a chaotic situation in the penalty area to equalize.

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Messi continues to play brilliantly - Photo: IM

It seemed like the match would end in a draw, but in the 90+6 minute, Messi once again spoke up. He made an assist for Weigandt to seal a thrilling 2-1 victory for Inter Miami.

With this victory, the MLS team had a dream start at the 2025 Leagues Cup, and Messi continued to prove his leadership role, even though he did not directly score.

Score :

Inter Miami: Telasco Segovia (53'), Weigandt (90'+6)

Atlas: Rivaldo Lozano (79')

Line-up

Inter Miami: Rios, Weigandt, Falcon, Lujan, Alba, Allende, De Paul, Busquets, Segovia, Messi, Suarez

Atlas: Vargas, Pier, Gaddi Aguirre, Matheus Doria, Gustavo Ferrareis, Rocha, Hernandez, Rodriguez, Gonzalez, Djurdjevic, Eduardo Aguirre

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ket-qua-bong-da-inter-miami-vs-atlas-messi-choi-sang-tran-ve-si-de-paul-ra-mat-2427260.html