With 5 points on the board and Messi sidelined, Inter Miami needs a strong result against Pumas UNAM to punch their ticket to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. Inter Miami currently sits in third place in the standings with 5 points and is just one step away from qualifying for the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals — but nothing is guaranteed yet.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi reportedly suffered a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" during Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, according to a statement from the club.

Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium.Messi led Inter Miami to the inaugural Leagues Cup crown in 2023 just after his arrival with the MLS club.