Inter Miami will be going up against the Philadelphia Union in the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup. This match is likely to be the most difficult test yet for Lionel Messi and his teammates in the competition. The Philadelphia Union are currently ranked 3rd in the MLS Eastern Conference, which means they won't be giving up easily as they face Inter Miami.
Inter Miami has been performing exceptionally well, winning against every opponent and making their way to the final. Because of this, they will also bring their top performance to the game.
Lionel Messi has brought about a significant transformation for Inter Miami. He marked his first appearance for the MLS team during their inaugural Leagues Cup match. Coming off the bench, he netted the decisive goal that led them to victory. From that point onwards, he has played a pivotal role in guiding them to triumph in every match.
He has also boosted his personal goal count to 8 goals across 5 games. Miami has already emerged victorious against teams like Charlotte, Orlando City, Atlanta United, and FC Dallas, who are ranked 12th, 5th, 7th, and 8th respectively in the Western Conference standings.
Nevertheless, the Philadelphia Union could be regarded as Inter Miami's most formidable adversary up to this point. Holding the 3rd spot in the league, they have notched 12 victories out of 23 league matches. Furthermore, they are approaching this upcoming encounter with a string of triumphs against strong opponents in the Leagues Cup. However, even for them, this match poses a significant challenge as they aim to secure a spot in the final. Benefiting from the support of their home crowd is an advantage they hold. Nonetheless, it's worth noting that Miami managed to overcome a tough test when they secured a victory against Dallas on the road, which suggests that the Philadelphia Union should not take their guard down too lightly.
Philadelphia Union Predicted XI:
Blake; Glesnes, Elliott, Lowe; Martinez; Mbaizo, Wagner, Anez, McGlynn; Caranza, Uhre
Inter Miami FC Predicted XI:
Inter Miami FC Predicted XI:
Callender; Yedlin, Miller, Kryvtsov, Alba; Arroyo, Busquets, Cremaschi; Messi, Martinez, Taylor