How about that for a debut?
And now Lionel Messi gets to do it all over again.
In his first game with his new club Inter Miami, Messi did what Messi does: he dazzled.
The all-time great scored a game-winning, stoppage-time free kick against Liga MX side Cruz Azul to give Inter a 2-1 win in its Leagues Cup opener on Friday night.
Messi and his new side won’t have to wait long for their next outing, either, with Atlanta United up on Tuesday in another Leagues Cup match at DRV PNK Stadium.
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It’s possible both Messi and Sergio Busquets make their first start with the club after the longtime Barcelona teammates came off the bench in the second half against Cruz Azul.
Here is everything you need to know to catch all the action:
Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United (Leagues Cup)
When: Tuesday, July 25
Where: DRV PNK Stadium
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: Apple TV
Leagues Cup Starting Lineups
Inter Miami possible lineup:
Callender, Yedlin, Miller, Kryvtsov, Allen, Arroyo, Busquets, Ruiz, Messi, Campana, Taylor
Atlanta United possible lineup:
Guzan, Robinson, Purata, Abram, Lennon, Sosa, Rossetto, Wiley, Mosquera, Almada, Etienne
Leagues Cup Odds and betting lines
MLS odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Monday at 11:38 a.m ET.
Inter Miami (+125) vs. Atlanta United (+180)
Draw: (+260)
Watch Messi’s and Inter Miami on Apple TV
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