The Leagues Cup is a tournament where Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have found success in the past. Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, the first edition, which used a tournament format filled with Liga MX and MLS teams.

Their opening goal came courtesy of Telasco Segovia, and Messi may well start in between the Venezuelan and Tadeo Allende once again, with Luis Suarez operating as the loan striker up front. Also, back in the lineup for them this week was Jordi Alba, who came in for Benjamin Cremaschi against Atlas, playing the full match.