Inter Miami CF defeated Atletico San Luis 4–2 in a Leagues Cup Group Stage match on 6 August, capitalising on clinical finishing despite ceding possession. Lionel Messi scored twice, with Micael and Telasco Segovia adding one each, as the hosts converted chances with ruthless efficiency: five shots on target from eight attempts yielded four goals. San Luis dominated possession at 55 per cent and registered 18 shots, yet their profligacy proved costly—they managed only seven shots on target, translating to just two goals. Inter Miami's goalkeeper made five saves from seven shots faced (71.43 per cent save percentage), while San Luis's keeper faced five shots on target but conceded four, a stark 20 per cent save rate reflecting the visitors' inability to capitalise on territorial advantage. The disparity in clinical finishing—Miami's 1.43 xG versus San Luis's 1.88—underscored a match decided by execution rather than dominance. Miami's 4–4–2 shape proved compact and lethal on the counter. The result strengthens Miami's group prospects significantly.