The first round of games is over in the 2023 Leagues Cup, and in a general balance, things have worked as most experts predicted. Now, with the appearance of some of the best Liga MX teams, all bets will be thrown off the table when it comes to defining those teams that will make the KO stage.
Tuesday's fixtures will include one more game featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, this time with the possible addition of Jordi Alba to the squad. Meanwhile, the rest of the games being played will all feature Liga MX clubs, including Necaxa, and an all-Liga MX clash.
Once these games are played, we may have a better idea on which teams can make it to the next round. As things stand, all clubs have a fighting chance to reach the KO rounds, but the games starting on Tuesday may see some clubs facing their final matches in this edition of the tournament.
Without further ado, here is the list of games being played on July 25.
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United
Fans in Miami got what they were expecting from Lionel Messi's debut on Friday, as he led Inter Miami to a win against Cruz Azul with a late goal. Now, the team in black and pink face Atlanta United, a team coach Tata Martino led to the title in 2018. The Five Stripes will make their debut in this tournament hoping to turn their fortunes around against the team from Florida, who have beaten them in two of their last three meetings, including one back in May of this year. A win for Messi and Co. would seal their spot in the next round, but a draw could leave things wide open for Liga MX side Cruz Azul to try and leapfrog them in the final match of this group.
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Santos Laguna vs Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo are facing elimination right in the eyes after losing their match against Orlando last Friday, and Santos will want to end their KO stage hopes with a convincing performance here. The Mexican club has not enjoyed the best of starts in this league, but getting to this game after two straight without a loss may give them the necessary momentum to claim the win. This will be the third match in history between these clubs, with the Dynamo claiming one win (1-0) and Santos edging them 3-0 in their second fixture. A lot of things have happened since those meetings in 2013, but it will undobtedly be interesting to see how these clubs behave at Shell Energy Stadium this Tuesday.
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Dallas vs Necaxa
The team from Texas make it to this match after losing in their debut game against Charlotte, which means that another loss or draw would mark the end of their Leagues Cup campaign. On the other hand, Necaxa enter this tournament trying to find their best form after a very slow start in Liga MX, where they are yet to win a game. Dallas will face a Mexican team for the seventh time in history, trying to tip the scales in their favor after two wins, two draws, and two losses. Meanwhile, Los Rayos will want to make their presence felt in this tournament by winning their first-ever fixture against a team from the United States.
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Mazatlán vs Juárez
This Liga MX tie will feature two of the most struggling teams in the Mexican top-flight. Mazatlán will enter this clash after beating Austin FC in South 1 Group. Meanwhile, Juárez will want to get off to a good start in this tournament, trying to replicate their form in Liga MX, where they are unbeaten after three games. History between these clubs shows three wins for Mazatlán, one draw, and two wins for Juárez, which means that this may be one of the toughest matches to predict considering their past form.
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