inter miami vs cruz azul

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Inter Miami CF defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 on September 17, 2026, to win the 2026 Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium.

Key highlights from the match included:

  • Lionel Messi's Milestone: Lionel Messi scored the opening goal in the 24th minute—a header assisted by Luis Suárez. This goal marked his 100th for Inter Miami across all competitions.
  • Second Goal: Midfielder Casemiro sealed the victory in the 81st minute, heading home a corner kick delivered by Messi.
  • Context: The win secured another piece of silverware for Inter Miami and served as the successful debut for their new head coach, Cristian “Kily” González.

Historically, this was the second meeting between the two clubs; Inter Miami also won their previous encounter, a 2-1 victory during the 2023 Leagues Cup, which famously marked Messi's debut for the team.