Lionel Messi departed Inter Miami's matchup with Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup on Saturday with a hamstring injury, head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters after the team's win on penalties.

Despite Messi missing the majority of the game, Inter Miami managed to beat Necaxa in a penalty shootout. Luis Suárez scored the winning goal from the spot to propel Inter Miami to a 5-4 shootout victory after 2-2 draw.

Luis Suárez had the game-winning penalty kick, and Inter Miami rallied to beat Necaxa in the Leagues Cup after losing Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury in the opening minutes.