Inter Miami 4-2 Atletico San Luis: Messi's Brace & Record 14th Leagues Cup Goal (Full Highlights)

Inter Miami started the 2026 Leagues Cup with a come-from-behind victory, downing Atletico San Luis 4-2 in their opener at Nu Stadium, Miami. The visitors took a shock lead in the 4th minute when David Rodriguez headed home from a Roman Torres cross. The Herons answered quickly: in the 11th minute, Leo Messi volleyed home Noah Allen's cross to level the score. Allen assisted again in the 26th minute, setting up Telasco Segovia for the go-ahead goal. Messi scored his second of the night in the 44th minute, finishing from close range after another Allen delivery. Right before the break, in the 7th minute of added time, Micael headed in from Messi's corner to make it 4-1. Rafa Llorente pulled one back in the 51st minute with a long-range strike. Heavy storms forced a 30-minute delay in the 67th minute, but the result held after the restart. Allen recorded three assists in the first half, his best performance for the club. Messi's 11th-minute strike was his 14th goal in the Leagues Cup, making him the competition's all-time leading scorer.