Islamabad, Aug 7, 2025: Although Lionel Messi remained off the pitch, his longtime teammates stepped up as Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM ended in a 3-1 victory for the home side in the 2025 Leagues Cup clash at Chase Stadium on Wednesday, August 6.
Rodrigo De Paul netted his first goal for Inter Miami while Luis Suarez contributed one goal along with two assists. Tadeo Allende added to the scoreline, helping the Florida-based club move forward to the tournament quarter final stage.
Messi, sidelined due to a minor upper right leg strain, observed from a suite near the field, enthusiastically supporting his team.
This win pushed Inter Miami’s tally to eight points in the MLS side of the group standings, confirming their advancement. The top four clubs from both MLS and Liga MX will progress to the next round set for August 19 and 20.
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Head coach Javier Mascherano, reflecting on the win, credited the team’s talent: “Our role is just to organize and make players feel comfortable. The rest, they handle naturally.”
De Paul, who joined from Atletico de Madrid this summer, equalized the game just before halftime after Pumas’ Jorge Ruvalcaba scored in the 34th minute. Suarez assisted both De Paul and Allende and converted a penalty in the 59th minute to gain the lead.
The Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM match marked Suarez’s first goal since June, and he celebrated it with a heartfelt tribute to his daughter Delfina, who just turned 15.
