Chase Stadium will shine again this Sunday as it hosts one of the hottest matches in MLS’s regular season: Florida Derby between Miami and Orlando City Sc – with none other than Lionel Messi Heading with the collision.
The Argentine No. 10 has been a nightmare for Orlando and has a perfect record against Lions: Four matches, four goals and no defeat. He is top scorer in this modern rivalry and a constant threat when he walks in the field.
Inter Miami started strongly this season but has recently struggled with fatigue and a number of bad resultsAfter winning only one of their last six matches. On the back, Orlando City enters Derby who rides on a wave of speed and growing confidence.
The last meeting between these two pages took place on May 16, 2024 at Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando – a boring 0-0 -committed who failed to attract.
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Messi, Suárez and the mission to bounce back
With damage stacked up and the latest losses take a toll, Lionel Messi has been the constant force that keeps Inter Miami fluid. He is expected to be reunited with Luis Suárez in the front line, when the Uruguayan striker returned to the training this week after time away for personal reasons.
Head coach Javier Mascherano recognized the importance of the match:
“We need a strong performance to earn three points, regain confidence and get back on the right track,” he said during a press conference.
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Projected range
Inter Miami: Óscar Ustari; Marcelo Weigandt, Maxi Falcón, Noah Allen, Jordi Alba; Tadeo Allende, Federico Redondo, Sergio Busquets, Fablasco Segovia; Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez.
Orlando City SC: Pedro Gallese; Alex Freeman, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo; César Araújo, Joran Gerbet; Marco Pašalić, Martín Ojeda, Iván Angle, Luis Muriel.
