Inter Miami vs Necaxa Matches A Rivalry on the Rise

When Inter Miami CF and Club Necaxa  matches met for their Phase One match in the Leagues Cup 2025 it marked the first official meeting between the two sides in tournament play

The match took place on August 2 2025 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and ended in a dramatic tie that went to penalties 

 

Matches Overview

Kickoff was at 7 pm ET as part of the tournament format where MLS and Liga MX teams face clubs from the opposite league with no group inter‑games 

Both teams entered the encounter looking to make a statement with Necaxa coming off a strong win over Atlanta United and Miami riding momentum behind Messi De Paul and Suarez 

 

Result and Shootout Finale

After regulation and extra time the score stood at 2‑2

The game was settled by a penalty shootout in which Inter Miami prevailed 5‑4 earning the extra point allotted for shootout winners under the Leagues Cup rules 

 

Important Moments

Lionel Messi exited early due to a right hamstring issue leaving the team and fans anxious but Miami responded with heart 

 

Inter Miami went down to ten men following a red card to Maximiliano Falcón in a decision that sparked controversy as VAR was not consulted 

 

Necaxa took the lead but twice Miami equalized with Jordi Alba heading the second in stoppage time forcing penalties 

 

MVP Spotlight

Rodrigo De Paul stood out in his debut with Inter Miami

He created key moments with two assists handled aerial duels won fouls earned and converted his penalty

He received a top match rating around 8 6 per industry averages and received praise from coach Mascherano for stepping into the leadership void after Messi’s injury and Falcón’s red card 

 

Why This Matches Matters

For Inter Miami the match proved they have deeper resolve beyond their star player

They faced adversity when they lost Messi early got reduced to ten men yet fought back twice and delivered in shootout

Necaxa meanwhile showed quality and belief nearly overcame the odds on the road but fell short in the drama of penalties

This encounter marked a competitive foundation for a budding MLS Liga MX rivalry

Upcoming Meetings

 

That was their first official face off in Leagues Cup action

Future matches may follow if both teams advance or return in later editions of the competition 

 

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