{"id":6215,"date":"2025-07-31T11:14:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=6215"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:14:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:14:04","slug":"inter-miami-2-1-atlas-fc-messis-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/inter-miami-2-1-atlas-fc-messis-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter Miami 2-1 Atlas FC: Messi\u2019s Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De Paul\u2019s Debut Light Up Leagues Cup Opener<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inter Miami CF<\/strong> kicked off their <strong>2025 Leagues Cup campaign<\/strong> with a thrilling <strong>2-1 victory<\/strong> over <strong>Atlas FC<\/strong> at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The win was powered by two sublime assists from <strong>Lionel Messi<\/strong>, who returned from suspension to orchestrate the Herons\u2019 attack, while <strong>Rodrigo De Paul<\/strong> made a strong debut in midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Match Summary: Messi Delivers, Miami Triumphs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>58\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Telasco Segovia<\/em> opened the scoring after a slick combination between <strong>Sergio Busquets<\/strong> and Messi. The Argentine maestro squared the ball for Segovia to tap in from close range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>80\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Rivaldo Lozano<\/em> equalized for Atlas with a left-footed strike amid a scramble in the box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>96\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Marcelo Weigandt<\/em> netted the dramatic winner after Messi\u2019s pinpoint pass. Initially ruled offside, the goal was confirmed by VAR.<br><br><strong>Tactical Highlights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-3.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-3-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-3-150x143.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Messi\u2019s Influence<\/strong>: Two assists, including a stoppage-time winner, showcased his vision and composure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Busquets-Messi Linkup<\/strong>: Their chemistry remains elite, with Busquets providing the line-breaking pass for the opener.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rodrigo De Paul\u2019s Debut<\/strong>: The Argentine midfielder completed 54 passes (93% accuracy), created three chances, and made eight recoveries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Rodrigo De Paul: A Promising Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Signed from Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, <strong>Rodrigo De Paul<\/strong> played the full 90 minutes without prior training with the squad. His performance drew praise from Messi and coach Javier Mascherano:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-2.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-2-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-2-150x174.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-2-300x347.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRodrigo gives us hierarchy\u2014a top player in his prime, a world champion,\u201d said Mascherano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Stats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Assists<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pass Accuracy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Chances Created<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recoveries<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lionel Messi<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>89%<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rodrigo De Paul<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>93%<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telasco Segovia<\/td><td>1 Goal<\/td><td>85%<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marcelo Weigandt<\/td><td>1 Goal<\/td><td>88%<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-1.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-1-150x177.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inter-Miami-v-Atlas-1-300x355.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next for Inter Miami?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Herons will face <strong>Necaxa<\/strong> on <strong>August 3rd<\/strong> in their second group-stage match, followed by a clash with <strong>Pumas<\/strong>. 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