Lionel Messi watched from the sidelines, while Inter Miami advanced to the knockout stage in the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament.

Luis Suárez had the game-winning penalty kick, and Inter Miami rallied to beat Necaxa in the Leagues Cup after losing Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury in the opening minutes.

The Leagues Cup, first introduced in 2019, pits the best clubs from Major League Soccer against those from Mexico’s top professional league, Liga MX. It has led to some exciting action, as it gives each league the chance to earn bragging rights, along with the opportunity for clubs to take home a trophy.

Inter Miami will play Necaxa at home in this League's Cup round. The club is entering a new era with Rodrigo De Paul in the midfield, playing for the second

Luis Suárez scored and had two assists, and Inter Miami beat Pumas 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance in the Leagues Cup.

Luis Suarez broke his scoring drought with a penalty kick goal in the second half to help Inter Miami beat Pumas and advance in Leagues Cup.