Heavy Loss for Inter Miami Against Alianza Lima with Messi Present
January 25, 20261561 ViewsRead Time: 1 Minutes
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The Peruvian capital, Lima, hosted Inter Miami's first preparatory match for 2026, where the team suffered a harsh defeat against Alianza Lima with a score of three goals to none, with Argentine star Lionel Messi in attendance.
Messi started the match with low physical effort to avoid injuries, in a year where he is expected to defend the World Cup title with the Argentine national team.
Messi started the match with low physical effort to avoid injuries, in a year where he is expected to defend the World Cup title with the Argentine national team.
Match Events
The Peruvian team quickly took the lead, with veteran striker Paolo Guerrero scoring two goals, and Luis Ramos adding the third goal.
Messi played as a starter for 63 minutes, forming an attacking triangle with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, and his danger was focused on a stunning free kick that just went over the crossbar before he was substituted for American Daniel Pinter.
Messi's History of Matches in Peru
This was the second time Messi played in Peru with Inter Miami, and the first at the historic "Alejandro Villanueva" stadium.
Upcoming Match Dates
Inter Miami continues its tour in South America, facing Colombian Atletico Nacional in Medellin on January 31, before concluding the tour with a match against Ecuadorian Barcelona in Guayaquil on February 7.
