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

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Lionel Messi continues to be the inspiration in Inter Miami's playing style - 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 battle, Atlas almost opened the score in the 26th minute with a close-range header, but goalkeeper Rios had a brilliant reflex. At the end of the half, Messi had a good chance but unfortunately slipped.

Messi scored two assists, celebrating De Paul's debut at Inter Miami - Photo: IM

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 79th-minute strike 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