Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beats Atlético de San Luis in Leagues Cup opener
Lionel Messi scored two goals as Inter Miami recovered from an early deficit to defeat Atlético de San Luis 4-2 in its opening Leagues Cup match.
Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami overturn an early deficit and beat Atlético de San Luis 4-2 in its first match of the 2026 Leagues Cup on Wednesday. The result gave Miami a winning start to the tournament.
Messi’s goals were the key contribution in a game that saw Miami come from behind before pulling away. The match was played in the United States as part of the cross-border competition involving clubs from Major League Soccer and Mexico’s Liga MX.
Atlético de San Luis had taken the lead before Miami responded. ESPN reported that Messi’s pair of goals drove the comeback and set up the comfortable margin.
The Leagues Cup continues with group-stage matches across North America, with clubs from both leagues competing for the title.
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