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Messi vs. Cruz Azul: the Argentine already knows how to punish Liga MX

Lionel Messi is set for another meeting with a Mexican club, and Cruz Azul wants to keep history from repeating itself. This Wednesday, September 16, Inter Miami and La Máquina will face off in the Campeones Cup, with an international title on the line and the Argentine star as one of the biggest threats to the cementero side.

Messi already knows what it means to face and score against Liga MX teams. In fact, Cruz Azul has already been a victim of the Argentine, when the two teams met in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

Cruz Azul has already suffered against Messi

The first meeting between Messi and Cruz Azul took place in 2023, during the Leagues Cup.

The Argentine came off the bench and needed just 36 minutes to change the course of the match.

When everything seemed headed for a draw, Messi appeared in stoppage time to score a spectacular free-kick goal and give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory.

It was one of Messi’s first great moments with the Florida side and, for Cruz Azul, a defeat that still remains in the memory.

Now they meet again, although this time with a trophy at stake.

Atlante and León also suffered against the Argentine

Messi’s history with Mexican teams began long before his arrival in MLS.

During his time with Barcelona, the Argentine faced Atlante in the 2009 Club World Cup. He came on as a substitute and scored in the 53rd minute in Barça’s 3-1 victory.

Later, Barcelona faced León in the 2014 Joan Gamper Trophy.

The Catalan side cruised to a dominant 6-0 win, with Messi once again among the main figures.

América is also on the list

Already as an Inter Miami player, Messi added to his record against Mexican clubs.

In January 2025, he faced América in a friendly match. The Mexican side managed to make things difficult and ended up salvaging a draw.

The Argentine, however, once again left his mark on the scoresheet.

San Luis, the most recent victim

The most recent chapter came against Atlético de San Luis.

Messi scored two goals in the matchup corresponding to the qualifying stage of the tournament between MLS and Liga MX clubs, once again leaving his mark against a Mexican team.

Now it is Cruz Azul’s turn again.

Messi looks for another blow against Cruz Azul

La Máquina comes into the Campeones Cup aiming to win another international title, but standing in its way will be an Inter Miami led by a Messi who already knows perfectly well how to hurt Liga MX teams.

The 2023 precedent does not help the cementeros: that night, when the match seemed destined for a draw, the Argentine appeared to decide it with the last kick.

Now, with a trophy on the line, Cruz Azul will have the chance to write a different story or once again become another victim of Messi against Liga MX.

The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM PT, 7:00 PM CT, and 8:00 PM ET.Lionel Messi is set for another meeting with a Mexican club, and Cruz Azul wants to keep history from repeating itself. This Wednesday, September 16, Inter Miami and La Máquina will face off in the Campeones Cup, with an international title on the line and the Argentine star as one of the biggest threats to the cementero side.

Messi already knows what it means to face and score against Liga MX teams. In fact, Cruz Azul has already been a victim of the Argentine, when the two teams met in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

Cruz Azul has already suffered against Messi

The first meeting between Messi and Cruz Azul took place in 2023, during the Leagues Cup.

The Argentine came off the bench and needed just 36 minutes to change the course of the match.

When everything seemed headed for a draw, Messi appeared in stoppage time to score a spectacular free-kick goal and give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory.

It was one of Messi’s first great moments with the Florida side and, for Cruz Azul, a defeat that still remains in the memory.

Now they meet again, although this time with a trophy at stake.

Atlante and León also suffered against the Argentine

Messi’s history with Mexican teams began long before his arrival in MLS.

During his time with Barcelona, the Argentine faced Atlante in the 2009 Club World Cup. He came on as a substitute and scored in the 53rd minute in Barça’s 3-1 victory.

Later, Barcelona faced León in the 2014 Joan Gamper Trophy.

The Catalan side cruised to a dominant 6-0 win, with Messi once again among the main figures.

América is also on the list

Already as an Inter Miami player, Messi added to his record against Mexican clubs.

In January 2025, he faced América in a friendly match. The Mexican side managed to make things difficult and ended up salvaging a draw.

The Argentine, however, once again left his mark on the scoresheet.

San Luis, the most recent victim

The most recent chapter came against Atlético de San Luis.

Messi scored two goals in the matchup corresponding to the qualifying stage of the tournament between MLS and Liga MX clubs, once again leaving his mark against a Mexican team.

Now it is Cruz Azul’s turn again.

Messi looks for another blow against Cruz Azul

La Máquina comes into the Campeones Cup aiming to win another international title, but standing in its way will be an Inter Miami led by a Messi who already knows perfectly well how to hurt Liga MX teams.

The 2023 precedent does not help the cementeros: that night, when the match seemed destined for a draw, the Argentine appeared to decide it with the last kick.

Now, with a trophy on the line, Cruz Azul will have the chance to write a different story or once again become another victim of Messi against Liga MX.

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