Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami: Predicted lineup, injury, head-to-head, telecast
Lionel Messi will make his debut for the MLS side in the Leagues Cup match
Lionel Messi will make his much-awaited debut for Inter Miami when the Major League Soccer side faces Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.
The Leagues Cup is an annual association football club competition between the MLS and Liga MX clubs.
This will be the first meeting between these two teams. Messi and Sergio Busquets will also unite for the first time on the football field after two years. The Argentine left Barcelona in 2021 and will look to make an impact in the American league.
David Beckham revealed Messi’s debut and added that Leo will play some part in the game. This means that the Argentine will look to make an impact from the bench.
The Mexican side is on a poor run and Miami have a chance to take advantage of this and win their first game in the league cup.
Atlanta United are also a part of the same group. These three teams are a part of the South 3 Group in the Leagues Cup 2023. Cruz Azul won the competition in 2019. This time there is more competition and they will have a difficult campaign.
Kick-Off:
Form
Cruz Azul (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-W
Inter Miami (in all competitions): L-D-D-D-L
Players to Watch
Diber Cambindo (Cruz Azul)
The Colombian forward joined the club this season from Independiente Medellin in 2023. Cambindo scored eight goals for his previous club in 17 appearances this year.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
The Argentine will make his debut and will try to make an impact in his first appearance. Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game. His creativity on the field will surely make a huge impact on the game.
Match Facts for Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami
- Cruz Azul have only won three of their last 10 games.
- Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets will make their debut for the MLS club.
- Since 2002, both nations have played twice in the final with one win each.
Injury & Team News
Juan Escobar will miss the match for the Mexican club.
Franco Negri and Corentin Jean will miss the game for Miami. Messi and Busquets will play together after two seasons.
Head to Head
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
Predicted Lineup
Cruz Azul (4-2-3-1)
A. Gudino, J. Rivero, C. Salcedo, W. Ditta, R. Huescas, E. Lira, K. Castano, Moises, C. Rotondi, C. Tabo, D. Cambindo
Inter Miami (4-3-3)
D. Callender, N. Allen, K. Miller, S. Kryvtsov, I. Fray, D. Arroya, S. Busquets, B. Cremaschi, L. Messi, J. Martinez, R. Taylor
Match Prediction
The Mexican club is sitting at the bottom of the Liga MX table. They could have a tough time against Lionel Messi’s magic. His creativity will play a key role and Messi will look to score a goal on his debut
Prediction: Cruz Azul 1 – 2 Inter Miami
Telecast
India: Apple TV+
UK: Apple TV+
USA: Apple TV+, FuboTV
Nigeria: Apple TV+
