Overview
- Inter Miami beat Independiente del Valle 2-1 at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, with Santiago Morales scoring first before a quick equalizer.
- Lionel Messi came on after halftime and converted a 70th-minute penalty earned when Luis Suárez forced a handball.
- Several fans invaded the field in the 88th minute, with one grabbing Messi and bringing him to the ground before he stood up unhurt as security intervened.
- Kickoff was delayed about an hour because both teams wore predominantly black kits, causing a confusion-inducing clash.
- Head coach Javier Mascherano rotated the lineup to spread minutes in a tight window, with Miami set to visit Orlando City in MLS roughly 72 hours later.