A Hollywood scrip couldn't have been better. Leo Messi's presentation in the United States happened as almost everyone wanted, I mean almost everyone, because only the Cruz Azul players wanted to win the duel against David Beckham's team. Inter beat La Máquina 2-1 with a great goal from the Argentine star in the last play of the game with a great goal from a free kick.

El primer gol de Messi con Inter Miami 🤯🤯👏👏

Messi scores in his first match with the club to give us the lead in the 94th minute. pic.twitter.com/pI7bYjEK63

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

 

First win for the MLS team with Messi on the field in a difficult game. Miami had taken the lead with a Robert Taylor goal in the 44th minute.

 

Then Cruz Azul came to tie with a goal from Uriel Antuna on 65'. A powerful right hand from the Mexican forward leveled the action.

 

But in the added time, when it hurts the most, the magic of the "Bionic Flea" appeared. Leo entered at 53 'and although he did not have many options, he had a clear opportunity with a free kick from outside the area and with a masterful touch he scored a great goal for the final 2-1.

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

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

 

Inter Miami will seek their place in the next round next Tuesday, July 25 when they face Atlanta United. Cruz Azul will play it against the same team in Atlanta on the third date that will be played on July 29.