MIAMI, USA — Inter Miami CF suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat against Mexican side CF Monterrey in their second Leagues Cup 2026 Phase One Group A fixture at Nu Stadium. Despite taking a first-half lead through midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, Inter Miami could not hold off a fierce second-half rally from Monterrey, capped by a dramatic 90th-minute winner.
Match Breakdown
First Half Dominance (1-0): Inter Miami took the lead in the 32nd minute. Casemiro setup Rodrigo De Paul in the final third, who drove a powerful right-footed long-range shot into the bottom-left corner of the net. Goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo made a crucial save in stoppage time to ensure Miami entered halftime with a 1-0 advantage.
Monterrey’s Equalizer: Monterrey responded immediately after the break. In the 47th minute, forward Hugo Cuypers capitalized on an opportunity to slot home the equalizer, making it 1-1.
Late Heartbreak (1-2): As the match seemed headed for a draw, Monterrey struck the decisive blow in the 90th minute when Diego Rossi found the back of the net to seal a 2-1 victory for the visitors.
