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Messi Powers Miami Past San Luis in Leagues Cup Opener
6 Aug
Summary
- Inter Miami starts 2026 Leagues Cup at home against Atlético de San Luis.
- Lionel Messi returns, boosting Miami's hopes for a second Leagues Cup title.
- San Luis enters the match winless in three Clausura games.
Inter Miami begins its 2026 Leagues Cup journey on Wednesday evening, hosting Liga MX side Atlético de San Luis at Nu Stadium. The Herons, who were finalists last year, are looking to secure their second title in the competition's history.
Despite the retirements of key players, Miami has strengthened its squad with signings like Casemiro. Lionel Messi's return to action is a significant boost for the team, as he boasts an impressive scoring record in the Leagues Cup.
San Luis enters the match in poor form, having not secured a win in their first three games of the 2026 Clausura season. Their past performances in the Leagues Cup have also been underwhelming, failing to advance past the group stage in previous editions.
Miami's predicted lineup includes Messi and Silvetti up front, while San Luis is expected to field Rodríguez, Flores, and Llorente in their attack. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
