Leagues Cup - Preview and broadcast details to watch Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami

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Messi's highly-anticipated debut with Inter Miami will be the highlight when this competition begins. Follow the match with our detailed guide.

Where can I watch Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami on TV?

If you live in the U.S., the match will be available to watch on linear television channels such as Univisión and TUDN. This will be the only country in the world where this game will be available on regular TV networks.

Where can I stream Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami live?

The clash between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami will be available to watch in the U.S. via MLS Season Pass, the premier subscription service on Apple TV. Added to it, the game will also be streamed on platforms such as VIX and Univisión NOW. Live elsewhere? Then check if you can stream this match via MLS Season Pass by having a look at our dedicated match page.

Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami - Team news

Cruz Azul make it to this edition of the Leagues Cup as one of the former winners, having taken the title home in 2019. La Máquina will try to find a bit of glory in this competition after a lackluster start of the season, which has seen them without a win in their first three Liga MX games. This has caused a bit of pressure against coach Ricardo Ferretti, who will need to steer his team past the group stage to avoid any doubts regarding his future. Los Cementeros will have to rely on Uriel Antuna and Carlos Rodríguez as their best offensive weapons, while defender Carlos Salcedo should emerge as the leader in the team's back line if they want to have a fighting chance to beat their opponent.

On the other side of the pitch, Inter Miami are the most hyped team in MLS right now, and it has to do with Lionel Messi's arrival. The Argentine will be the main attraction of this game, although it remains unclear if he will start the game or if coach Tata Martino will give him some minutes off the bench. Messi will be joined by Sergio Busquets in this North American adventure, with the midfielder also listed as doubtful to start. Either way, these arrivals will certainly boost the Herons' chances of succes in this Cup and in the domestic tournament, where they are ranked 15th in the Eastern Conference after losing 14 of their 22 matches so far.

Unfortunately, both teams will have to make do without some of their players. Here is the list of unavailable footballers for this Leagues Cup tie.

Cruz Azul: Willer Ditta (unavailable for legal issues).

Inter Miami: Corentin Jean, Gregore, Jean Mota (injured).

Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami: Head-to-head

Cruz Azul and Inter Miami will play against each other for the first time in history.
This will also be the first match for Inter Miami against a Liga MX opponent.
Cruz Azul will face MLS opposition for the 14th time. Their record prior to this game shows seven wins, two draws, and four losses.
Inter Miami will become the eighth MLS team to be faced by Cruz Azul's coach Ricardo Ferretti. The Brazilian boss' record against MLS opposition shows 13 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Inter Miami's coach Gerardo Martino will face Ricardo Ferretti for the fourth time ever. So far, "Tata" has beaten "Tuca" twice, with one more draw between the seasoned coaches.
Coach Gerardo Martino will face former pupils Carlos Rodríguez and Uriel Antuna, who were coached by the Argentine in the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Mexico.