2-1, 38-year-old Messi shows his power: He gives away 2 selfless assists, leads the team to win the finals + welcomes the North American League Cup to a good start

2025.7.31, the 38-year-old Messi-led Miami International team ushered in the first round of the North American League Cup. Miami International team took its home court to face the Mexican Spring League team Guadalajara Atlas.

Miami International team is worth more than 80 million euros, while the visiting team is worth less than 30 million euros. It can be seen that Miami International team is stronger than the visiting team on paper. So before the game, more than 90% of fans were full of confidence in Miami International's home victory.

Miami International's new players, Messi and Suarez, started in this game, and De Paul made his debut with Miami International.

In the 9th minute of the first half, Messi got the ball and dribbled the ball continuously, then sent out a subtle pass. Alba inserted and shot hard on the left side of the penalty area and missed. However, the referee also blew the offside first. But it can be seen that Messi's breakthrough is very sharp.

In the 21st minute of the first half, Messi sent a ecstasy pass, but unfortunately his teammate's shot was blocked. In the 25th minute of the first half, Gonzalez jumped to the top on the left side of the penalty area, but was saved by Miami International goalkeeper Rios.

At the end of the first half, Messi initiated, and Suarez finally volleyed at the ball near 12 yards, hitting the crossbar and bounced out, and the visiting team escaped. In the first minute of the second half, Messi received Alba's cross and jumped up near 12 yards to head the ball and missed the ball.

Then Suarez shot hard on the right side of the penalty area, and the opponent's goalkeeper held out of the crossbar with one hand.

In the 13th minute of the second half, Messi made a selfless pass, and Trasco scored a short-range game in front of the goal to help Miami International team take the lead. In the 80th minute, Lozano scored a follow-up shot to help the visiting team tie. In the last minute of stoppage time, Messi once again made a selfless assist, and Vagant performed a great show of winning.

In the end, Miami International won the victory as he wished and ushered in a good start to the North American League Cup.