Inter Miami’s action-packed summer continues as they face Liga MX side Pumas looking to book a place in the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals.
A win vs. Atlas in their opening match and a penalty shootout win vs. Necaxa last time out have Inter Miami sitting on five points, good for third in the MLS Leagues Cup table. For the Herons, the situation is simple: win and advance or else be at the mercy of other results in the final matchweek of Phase One.
The Herons were dealt a massive blow with the confirmation that Lionel Messi will miss the match vs. Pumas after suffering an injury against Necaxa. Javier Mascherano now faces the tall task of replacing the Argentine superstar.
Maximiliano Falcón saw his one-match ban overturned and will be available to feature in the heart of defense. Federico Redondo is the favorite to enter the lineup instead of Messi, forming a double pivot with Sergio Busquets, allowing Rodrigo De Paul to play in a more advanced role.
Playing at home, Miami are obligated to win and move on to try and reclaim the Leagues Cup throne they conquered in 2023.
Here’s how Inter Miami could lineup vs. Pumas.
