Can Inter Miami’s Suarez and De Paul Propel Them to Quarterfinals?

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Key Takeaways
- Inter Miami staged a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory.
- Luis Suarez contributed significantly with a goal and two assists.
- Rodrigo De Paul scored his first goal for Inter Miami.
- Inter Miami advances to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup 2025.
- Suarez tied the club record for assists in a single season.
Fort Lauderdale (USA), Aug 7 (NationPress) - Inter Miami CF achieved an exhilarating 3-1 comeback victory over Liga MX's Pumas Unam in their final match of the Leagues Cup 2025 phase one, securing their place in the quarterfinals.
Legendary forward Luis Suarez showcased his brilliance with a goal and two assists, while midfielder Rodrigo De Paul netted his inaugural goal for the club, and Tadeo Allende added to the tally.
Pumas initially took the lead with a strike from Jorge Ruvalcaba in the 34th minute. Just before halftime, Miami leveled the score as De Paul scored in the 45th minute.
The World Cup champion expertly received a pass from Suarez on the left flank, finishing with an elegant outside-of-the-foot shot into the bottom-right corner. This assist marked the first for Suarez in the tournament and his 14th across all competitions in 2025.
Suarez then flipped the game in Miami's favor in the 59th minute, executing a Panenka-style penalty to score, bringing his season total to 10 goals.
Allende completed the scoring for Miami in the 69th minute, utilizing a precise pass from Suarez to find the net with a right-footed strike from the center of the box. This goal marked Allende's 11th of the season.
Suarez’s assist was especially historic as he tied the all-time record for the most assists in a single season at the club with 15, matching Alba’s record from 2024.
The 3-1 result held through to the end, confirming Inter Miami's advancement to the Leagues Cup 2025 quarterfinals.