Lionel Messi's Highly Anticipated Showdown: Inter Miami vs. Orlando City SC in the 2023 Leagues Cup
The soccer world is buzzing with excitement as fans eagerly await the next appearance of the legendary Lionel Messi on August 2nd. Inter Miami, his current team, is set to clash with Florida rivals Orlando City SC in a thrilling 32nd round of the 2023 Leagues Cup.
Orlando City SC's journey to the knockout stages was nothing short of dramatic. As group winners, they secured their spot with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Santos Laguna, with Wilder Cartagena's stoppage-time strike sealing the deal at Exploria Stadium. Under the guidance of Columbian manager Óscar Pareja, Orlando City finished ahead of Houston Dynamo by a mere two points to top Group South 2.
Meanwhile, Inter Miami impressed in the round-robin stage and topped Group South 3. Their standout performance was marked by Lionel Messi's first start for the team, where he made an unforgettable impact. The football maestro displayed his brilliance, scoring two goals and providing an assist in a dominating victory against Atalanta United.
With both teams in peak form and Messi's presence electrifying the pitch, the upcoming match promises to be a soccer spectacle like no other. Fans around the world will be eagerly watching as these talented teams battle it out for glory in the 2023 Leagues Cup. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a captivating encounter!
Inter Miami possible starting lineup:
Callender; McVey, Sailor, Miller; Neville, Arroyo, Ulloa, Negri; Cremaschi, Taylor,Messi, Martinez
Orlando City possible starting lineup:
Gallese; Halliday, Antonio, Jansson, Smith; Araujo, Cartagena, Angulo, Torres, Gonzalez; Kara