When do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami next play in the Leagues Cup?
Lionel Messi continued his dream start to life at Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.
Inter Miami had gone 11 games without a win prior to Messi’s arrival. But they have now won their last three matches in a row to earn a place in the last 16 of the tournament.
Advertisement
Messi, 36, has been integral to their improvement, scoring five goals in his first three appearances.
So, when does their promising Leagues Cup campaign continue? Here’s everything you need to know.
GO DEEPER
Messi scores 2 for Miami again, inspires team to win over Orlando
Inter Miami will next take on FC Dallas at the Toyota Stadium on Sunday, August 6.
The kick-off time has not yet been announced. This article will be updated when it is.
A la siguiente ronda✅
Next stop: Dallas ✈️ pic.twitter.com/xyyX7f9Ust
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 3, 2023
Inter Miami made light work of progressing through their group with wins against Cruz Azul and Atlanta United, which secured them home advantage for the derby against Orlando City in the Round of 32.
Messi, who scored three goals in those two matches, added another two in the knockout clash with Josef Martinez scoring a penalty in between to send their Florida-based rivals out of the Leagues Cup.
GO DEEPER
Messi scores 2 for Miami again, inspires team to win over Orlando
FC Dallas, on the other hand, have had a rather more complicated journey to this stage of the competition.
They were beaten on penalties by Charlotte in their first group game, but managed to qualify for the knockouts by convincingly beating Necaxa 3-0.
Their Round of 32 tie — a visit to face Mazatlan — was a tight affair after second-half goals from Alan Velasco and Andres Montano
Read on theathletic.com
