Messi’s Magic Seals Dramatic Win for Inter Miami Against Atlas
So here's what went down in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup 2025 opener — and if you missed it, you're going to want to catch the highlights. It was a wild, edge-of-your-seat kind of night at Chase Stadium on July 30th, and of course, Lionel Messi stole the show once again.
After serving a one-game suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game — yeah, both he and Jordi Alba sat that one out — Messi came back looking sharper than ever. His impact on the game was undeniable. He didn't score this time, but he did deliver two brilliant assists, including one in the very last seconds of stoppage time.
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That late assist? It was a thing of beauty. In the 96th minute, Messi found Marcelo Weigandt, who slotted in the game-winner — though not without a little drama. The goal was initially flagged for offside but was ultimately confirmed by VAR. The stadium went absolutely crazy .
Earlier in the match, it was Messi again who set the tone. In the 58th minute, he connected with Telasco Segovia to put Inter Miami ahead 1-0. But Atlas wasn’t backing down. Rivaldo Lozano equalized in the 82nd, making it look like a draw was on the cards. That is, until Messi delivered again with that pinpoint pass to Weigandt.
The first half was tight, with both sides trading chances but failing to break through. Inter Miami keeper Rocco Ríos Novo came up big with three key saves, including a quick-reaction dive to block a header from Eduardo Aguirre. Meanwhile, Luis Suárez nearly put Miami on the board before halftime, blasting one off the crossbar just before the whistle.
There was also a debut to note — Rodrigo De Paul, Messi’s Argentine national teammate, made his first appearance for Inter Miami after officially signing just last week. That’s definitely a partnership to keep an eye on.
With this win, Inter Miami starts Leagues Cup group play on the right foot. Messi, who now has five assists and eight goals in July, was also just named MLS Player of the Month — no surprise there.
Next up, Inter Miami will face Club Necaxa on August 2nd, again at Chase Stadium. All matches in this Leagues Cup phase are streaming on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, so it’s easy to follow the action no matter where you are.
Honestly, if Messi keeps playing like this, the Leagues Cup could turn into his cup to win.
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