Inter Miami will play Necaxa at home in this League's Cup round. The club is entering a new era with Rodrigo De Paul in the midfield, playing for the second time in front of the Inter Miami fans at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday,

Lionel Messi departed Inter Miami's matchup with Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup on Saturday with a hamstring injury, head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters after the team's win on penalties.

Lionel Messi left injured in the 11th minute with hamstring discomfort, but Inter Miami earned a 5-4 penalty shootout win against visiting Necaxa following a 2-2 draw in Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One play on Saturday night.