Messi and Taylor Shine as Inter Miami CF Advances in Leagues Cup with 4-0 Win over Atlanta United

In a recent matchup, Inter Miami CF emerged victorious with a commanding 4-0 win over Atlanta United, securing their spot in the Leagues Cup Knockout Rounds. The star players of the night were Lionel Messi and Robert Taylor, who both scored two goals each to lead the team to success.

The game saw historic first starts for Messi and Busquets in the Inter Miami jersey, following their debuts in the previous win against Cruz Azul. Messi, being the captain, wasted no time in making an impact. In the eighth minute, he connected with Busquets and found the back of the net, giving Inter Miami an early 1-0 lead. He then doubled his tally in the 22nd minute, combining with Taylor for a swift give-and-go, displaying impressive teamwork.

Before the halftime whistle, the dynamic duo struck again. Messi provided a well-placed pass to Cremaschi, who then set up Taylor for a beautifully executed left-footed strike, increasing the lead to 3-0. After the break, Messi and Taylor teamed up once more. Messi set up Taylor with a perfectly timed through-ball, resulting in a low left-footed shot that found the back of the net, sealing a 4-0 victory for Inter Miami.

As the match winded down, Messi received a well-deserved ovation from the crowd when he was substituted in the 78th minute. Robbie Robinson replaced him and Yedlin took over the captaincy. In the 83rd minute, Taylor made way for Leonardo Campana.

Towards the end, Atlanta was awarded a penalty, but Inter Miami’s goalkeeper, Callender, made an impressive diving stop to preserve the clean sheet.

The win against Atlanta United added to Inter Miami’s successful Leagues Cup campaign, which already included victories against Cruz Azul. These wins secured them a home match in the Leagues Cup Round of 32, scheduled for August 2 at DRV PNK Stadium.

On Wednesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. ET, all fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Inter Miami CF’s Leagues Cup Round of 32 home match. This comes after Inter Miami secured impressive victories against Cruz Azul and Atlanta United, kick-starting their 2023 Leagues Cup campaign on a high note. These wins earned the South Florida Club the privilege of hosting a home match in the Leagues Cup Round of 32, scheduled to take place on August 2 at DRV PNK Stadium. While the exact time and opponent for the match are yet to be revealed, fans can look forward to a thrilling event.

Season Ticket Members will also have an exclusive advantage. At 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, they will receive a special ticket offer code via email, allowing them to secure their tickets for the knockout round match before the general public, as long as supplies last.

The Leagues Cup is an exciting new soccer tournament in North America. During this competition, both MLS and LIGA MX will pause their respective league seasons from July 21 to August 19. The primary goal is to determine the three clubs that will qualify for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. With all 47 first-division clubs from Canada, Mexico, and the US competing in this official Concacaf tournament, it promises to be an intense and captivating display of soccer talent in a World Cup-style format.