The Leagues Cup, first introduced in 2019, pits the best clubs from Major League Soccer against those from Mexico’s top professional league, Liga MX. It has led to some exciting action, as it gives each league the chance to earn bragging rights, along with the opportunity for clubs to take home a trophy.

Leagues Cup action returns on Sunday with an intriguing showdown as Liga MX powerhouse Chivas de Guadalajara faces off against MLS side Charlotte FC.

With 5 points on the board and Messi sidelined, Inter Miami needs a strong result against Pumas UNAM to punch their ticket to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. Inter Miami currently sits in third place in the standings with 5 points and is just one step away from qualifying for the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals — but nothing is guaranteed yet.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi reportedly suffered a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" during Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, according to a statement from the club.

Luis Suárez had the game-winning penalty kick, and Inter Miami rallied to beat Necaxa in the Leagues Cup after losing Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury in the opening minutes