Two assists from Lionel Messi and Marcelo Weigandt's agonizing goal were enough for Inter Miami to defeat Atlas, who had a great performance by Camilo Vargas. In addition, the commitment meant Rodrigo de Paul's debut with Inter Miami.
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Inter Miami started with the right foot its path in this new campaign by beating Atlas 2-1 at a closure with tension in the Cup Leagues. In the debut of Rodrigo de Paul, Javier Mascherano's team showed dominance, offensive variants and a frantic game closure, where Marcelo “Chelo” Weigandt dressed as a hero with the goal of the win in added time.
The first half was even, with opportunities in both arches. Luis Suarez had the clearest before the break with a shot to the crossbar after a great pass from Jordi Alba. Atlas, meanwhile, generated danger above and demanded Rocco Ríos Novo. Although there were no goals in the first 45 minutes, the rhythm was intense and it was noted that both wanted to avoid the penalty shootout.
The second half started with Inter Miami dominating. At 57 minutes, a brilliant combination between Busquets and Messi left Tlasco Segovia only in front of the arch to mark 1-0. However, taste lasted little. At 79, Rivaldo Lozano took advantage of a carambola in the area to tie the match and put pressure on the closure.
Camilo Vargas was one of the outstanding pieces of the Mexican team, because he avoided several times that the local team increased its advantage. However, in recent seconds, the connection between Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and the Argentine '10 ′.
When the party seemed to the penalties, Lionel Messi appeared again. In 90+6 ', the Argentine invented a wall with Suárez and put a pass to the middle, before the exit of goalkeeper Vargas, which found Chelo Weigandt, who pushed her in the background. The VAR took to confirm a possible offside from the side, but finally validated the goal that the Chase Stadium exploded.
The triumph means more than three points for the pink team: it was the official premiere of Rodrigo de Paul, who left good connection flashes with Busquets and Messi. In addition, the team showed mental solidity to respond to adversity and not lower your arms after the Atlas draw.
With this victory, Inter Miami begins with impulse a new stage, in which the names weigh, but the collective functioning begins to give maturity signs. The Mexican team left a good image, but he could not hold the draw at the hottest moment of the game.
Camilo Vargas and Lionel Messi shared a few seconds at the end of the game and changed t -shirts, a gesture of respect and admiration between two referents of their national teams.
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