Will Lionel Messi play tonight for Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM in Leagues Cup 2025?

Messi was taken off in the first half of the Herons’ last Leagues Cup game.

When Inter Miami play Liga MX team Pumas UNAM to wrap up phase one of the competition, they hope to advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.

The Herons rallied to defeat Necaxa in a penalty shootout, aggregating five points and securing fifth place in the MLS Leagues Cup standings.

Javier Mascherano’s team have a good chance of making it to the knockout stages going into the last game of the tournament’s first phase.

This team is yet to lose in the group stage of this tournament’s edition. But if they lose the next match, they could miss out on the qualification since the Los Angeles FC (LAFC) are ahead of them with a point in fourth place.

Lionel Messi, the captain, left the Necaxa game after just 11 minutes on Saturday due to an injury to his upper right leg. The club stated the next day that his clinical progress and reaction to treatment would determine whether he plays or not in the next one.

Will Lionel Messi play tonight?

Lionel Messi will miss the game after sustaining a leg injury. His return has not been confirmed yet after the club revealed his recovery will determine his comeback to action.

Since joining Inter Miami in 2023, Messi has played a key role in the team’s success, helping them win the Leagues Cup 2023 and topping the MLS 2025 scoring rankings with 18 goals this season. His absence will be a major blow for the team as they hope to secure their place in the next round of the Leagues Cup.

Given Mascherano’s faith in Messi’s speedy recuperation and the team’s resolve to move on in the competition, fans are still optimistic for a successful outcome, though.

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