De Paul and Suárez Shine as Inter Miami Tops Pumas in Leagues Cup Thriller
So, let me tell you what just went down in one of the most talked-about matches of the Leagues Cup—Inter Miami versus Pumas UNAM. Even though Lionel Messi wasn’t on the pitch due to injury, he was right there in the stands, watching every move from his teammates. And honestly? He had plenty to smile about.
Inter Miami pulled off a strong 3-1 comeback win against Pumas and secured their spot in the quarterfinals. And the stars of the night? Rodrigo De Paul and Luis “Lucho” Suárez. De Paul, who recently joined the team, scored his very first goal for Inter Miami—and what a goal it was. He controlled the ball with his chest inside the box and finished with a beautiful, almost effortless strike using the outside of his foot. That goal came just before halftime and leveled the score after Pumas had taken the lead with a goal from Jorge Ruvalcaba.
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In the second half, things only got better for Miami. Suárez stepped up to take a penalty and didn’t just score—he did it in style with a “Panenka.” That’s the kind of cheeky chipped shot straight down the middle that only a confident player attempts. But he wasn’t done yet. Lucho also set up the third goal with a precise assist to Tadeo Allende, who calmly slotted the ball past the keeper. That sealed the win and had the Chase Stadium crowd buzzing.
Now, let’s not forget that Pumas came into this match with everything on the line. They needed a win and a bit of luck elsewhere in the standings to advance. And to their credit, they started strong. But once Inter Miami found their rhythm, especially with Suárez leading the charge and De Paul showing his class, it became clear which team had the momentum.
Javier Mascherano, who’s coaching the squad in Messi’s absence, has to be thrilled. The team showed resilience, composure, and a bit of flair—exactly what fans want to see in knockout football. And now, with a place in the quarterfinals secured, all eyes are on who Inter Miami will face next.
So yeah, Messi may have been in the stands, but the magic on the field was handled by De Paul and Suárez. If this is what Miami looks like without their main man, imagine what’s coming when Messi is back on the field.
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