On the morning of September 1 (Vietnam time), Inter Miami entered the 2025 Leagues Cup final against Seattle Sounders.
From the start of the match, Inter Miami struggled with the fast-paced play and pressure from Seattle. In the 25th minute, Osaze De Rosario headed the opening goal, after a series of consecutive attacks by the home team.
Despite their efforts to respond, Miami only created the most dangerous situation in the 40th minute when Ferreira's shot hit the post, but luck was not on their side.
In the second half, coach Gerardo Martino tried to adjust by dragging Messi deep to coordinate with Rodrigo de Paul. However, those efforts were ineffective as Seattle's defense played too tightly. Luis Suarez missed a rare opportunity in the 59th minute, while Messi was completely locked down and could not launch a notable shot.
Inter Miami's deadlock was even more evident when the home team took advantage of the opportunity. In the 82nd minute, Alex Roldan doubled the gap from the penalty spot, before Paul Rothrock sealed the score at 3-0 in the 89th minute.
The final ended with Inter Miami leaving the field in disappointment. They not only lost in the score, but also suffered a comprehensive loss in the game. For Messi and his teammates, this was a big shock in their ambition to conquer the title, while Seattle sounders enjoyed the joy of history with the first Leagues Cup.
