Messi scores on debut as Inter Miami beats Cruz Azul

In the debut duel of Lionel Messi with the shirt of Inter Miamithe Florida team won the blue cross by 2-1 this Friday, the 21st, at the DRV PNK Stadium, in Florida, for the first round of the Leagues Cup. taylor and Messi, one in each half, scored for the Americans; Antuna discounted for the mexicans.

Three points in our first @LeaguesCup match✅ pic.twitter.com/NnX7ggyAMT

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 22, 2023

Cruz Azul started better in the match and managed to create, but the score was opened by Inter Miami, in the 43rd minute of the first stage, with a goal by Taylor. In the bid, he received it on the left end, got rid of the marking and finished with his right foot: 1 to 0.

At 20 minutes of the second half, the Mexican team reached the tie with a goal by Antuna. After receiving a low pass in the area, he dominated and finished with no chances for the goalkeeper: 1 to 1.

Messi, who came on early in the second half, secured Inter Miami’s victory. In the 48th minute of the second half, the Argentine star took the free kick in the corner and ended the score: 2 to 1. Watch the goal of the Argentine star:

New signing for Inter Miami, Sergio Busquets also made his debut for the North American team. Messi’s companion at the time of Barcelona, ​​the Spaniard started on the reserve bench as well as the Argentine.