Leagues Cup: Inter Miami vs. Atlas Picks — Messi to Fire Hosts to MD1 Success? (Jul 30)

Inter Miami will have fond memories of the Leagues Cup after winning the major honor for the first time in 2023. Due to that, they will be among the leading contenders for glory this summer.

However, the Eastern Conference side will need to bounce back to form after failing to win in two of their last three matches. Their most recent setback ended in a 0-0 draw at home against FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

Atlas have endured a mixed start to the Liga MX season, winning once in their opening three fixtures. Their unbeaten start to the campaign was ended last time out against Monterrey.

Inter Miami vs. Atlas Overview

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Inter Miami vs. Atlas Head-to-Head Record

Inter Miami Team News

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be available again after serving their one-match MLS ban for missing the All-Star Game. Rodrigo De Paul could be in line to make his first appearance for Miami after completing his move from Atletico Madrid.

Possible Lineup

R. Novo (GK); M. Weigandt, T. Aviles, Lujan, J. Alba, S. Busquets, R. De Paul, T. Allende, F. Picault, L. Messi, L. Suarez

Atlas Team News

Gonzalo Pineda will have a near fully available squad for this opening clash in Miami. Mauro Manotas is the only player missing due to an unknown injury.

Possible Lineup

C. Vargas (GK); Doria, G. Aguirre, V. Alba, R. Lozano, S. Flores, A. Rocha, Gustavo, E. Aguirre, U. Durdevic, D. Gonzalez

Inter Miami vs. Atlas Picks

Atlas have been defensively vulnerable already this season after allowing eight goals across their three matches.

Therefore, it is incredibly challenging to overlook the prospect of Miami failing to win on matchday one. Messi’s return to the starting eleven will reignite their attacking threat, and a victory by at least a two-goal margin could be achieved at Chase Stadium.