Inter Miami Defeats Atletico San Luis 4-2 in Leagues Cup 2026 Opener

Miami. With captain Lionel Messi's excellent performance, Inter Miami defeated Mexico's Atletico San Luis 4-2 in the first match of Leagues Cup 2026.

Although San Luis took the lead in the fourth minute through David Rodriguez in the match held at Miami's LoanDepot park, Inter Miami then scored four consecutive goals to turn the game in their favor. Messi scored two goals in the 11th and 44th minutes, while Telesco Segovia scored one in the 26th and Mikael scored another in the first half's injury time. Rafa Llorente scored another goal for San Luis in the 51st minute of the second half, but no further goals were scored after that.