Inter Miami’s latest bid for silverware takes Lionel Messi and the club into a cross-border final on Wednesday, when Mexico’s Cruz Azul arrive for the Campeones Cup.
Key takeaways
- Inter Miami will face Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final.
- The match brings together the reigning MLS and Liga MX champions.
- Lionel Messi’s side are pursuing another trophy for the club’s collection.
- Kily González will make his debut as Inter Miami coach in the final.
Inter Miami seek Campeones Cup glory against Cruz Azul
The Campeones Cup offers Miami another continental meeting with Mexican football, with Cruz Azul standing between the Florida club and a new title. The competition is contested by the most recent champions of Major League Soccer and Liga MX, placing Inter Miami’s domestic success alongside that of one of Mexico’s leading sides.
Messi remains at the centre of Inter Miami’s pursuit of honours, but Wednesday’s occasion also marks the first match in charge for González. The new coach begins his spell with a final rather than a routine league fixture, as the club attempt to add another trophy to their cabinet.
A final at the start of a new coaching chapter
For González, the Cruz Azul match provides an immediate opportunity to launch his Inter Miami tenure with silverware. For the team, it is another chance to turn their MLS achievement into a wider regional prize against Liga MX opposition.
Cruz Azul will bring Mexico’s championship pedigree to the contest, while Inter Miami enter with Messi and the ambition of extending a trophy run that has already changed the club’s standing beyond the United States.
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