Inter Miami will face Atlas from Liga MX in the first round of the 2025 Leagues Cup. Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are back from suspension after missing the All-Star Game—a decision that led the league to ban both players for one match. With them now eligible to play, another question comes up: will Rodrigo De Paul make his debut tonight?

Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years of playing alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina’s national team, but the star midfielder said that for a long time, he’s dreamed of playing on the same club with his good friend.

The Leagues Cup is a tournament where Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have found success in the past. Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, the first edition, which used a tournament format filled with Liga MX and MLS teams.