Lionel Messi scored a brace during Inter Miami’s opening match of the 2026 Leagues Cup, however his availability for Matchday 2 is not going to be attainable following the latest passing of his father, Jorge. The No. 10 is not going to play towards Monterrey at Nu Stadium.
Michelle Kaufman, sportswriter for the Miami Herald, reported on X that Messi will journey to Rosario within the coming hours to reunite along with his household. There, he’ll say a remaining goodbye to his father.
The Herons’ debut within the competitors was extremely promising, as they secured an necessary 4-2 victory at dwelling towards Atletico San Luis. Now, they may look to make it back-to-back wins and set up themselves as severe title contenders.
Though the lineup has not been formally confirmed, and with Luis Suarez unavailable as a consequence of suspension, these are the eleven gamers Guillermo Hoyos is anticipated to area for his workforce: Rocco Rios Novo; Ian Fray, Fricio Caicedo, Micael, Noah Allen; Yannick Shiny, Casemiro, Rodrigo de Paul; Lovens Delinois, Daniel Pinter, Telasco Segovia.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball throughout the Leagues Cup Part One match.
What’s German Berterame’s standing?
Argentine-born, naturalized Mexican ahead German Berterame entered the concussion protocol throughout his MLS match towards CF Montreal. Though he has proven important bodily enchancment, Hoyos was unable to verify whether or not he can be obtainable for Matchday 2 of the Leagues Cup.
“I’d be mendacity if I mentioned sure,” the supervisor mentioned to the press. “Berterame is recovering and doing very effectively. Doing glorious. It provides us nice pleasure to have him within the squad. He’s an awesome participant who may give us necessary issues. He took a really laborious hit and all of us who have been there have been very scared that it was worse. So, we’re simply grateful to have him round.”
Germán Berterame #19 of Inter Miami CF runs the pitch within the second half.
The report towards Mexican groups
Since Lionel Messi’s arrival, Inter Miami have constructed a dominant report towards Mexican opposition within the Leagues Cup, successful 8 of their 9 matches towards Liga MX golf equipment alongside only a single defeat.
Pushed by Messi‘s playmaking and scientific ending, the Herons have constantly outperformed high Mexican sides within the match, establishing the fixture as one among their most dependable venues for achievement.
- vs Cruz Azul 2-1, 2023
- vs Puebla 2-0, 2024
- vs Tigres UANL 1-2, 2024
- vs Pumas UNAM 5-3, 2024
- vs Atlas 2-1, 2025
- vs Necaxa 2-2 (5-4), 2025
- vs Pumas UNAM 3-1, 2025
- vs Tigres UANL 2-1, 2025
- vs Atletico San Luis 4-2, 2026
When and the place does Inter Miami vs. Monterrey happen?
Inter Miami tackle Monterrey on Saturday, August 8, 2026, within the Leagues Cup group stage. The match takes place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM native time (ET).
