Inter Miami CF coach Javier Mascherano hopes Lionel Messi enters the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament with more motivation after serving a one-game suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game, adding that the rest may have served the player well given the upcoming "marathon" of matches.Miami kicks off its Leagues Cup campaign against Liga MX team Atlas at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on ...

[(SpVgg Greuther Furth) Strength]: 1. SpVgg Greuther Furth finished 13th in the 2. Bundesliga last season and avoided relegation. They will play at home in this match, giving them a clear home advantage. The team need to display good form and motivation in front of their home fans to earn their support and trust, showing a strong desire to win.2. In the summer window, SpVgg Greuther Furth signed f...

[(Inter Miami CF) Strength]: 1. Although Messi, the star player of Inter Miami CF, failed to score in the last game, he provided two brilliant assists, directly helping the team score both goals and proving his enduring attacking influence.2. Inter Miami CF achieved a good start after beating Atlas 2-1 in their first home game of the Leagues Cup. They have also remained unbeaten in their last thre...

[(Real Salt Lake) Strength]: 1. Diego Luna, the top scorer of Real Salt Lake, scored a goal in the last game, helping the team take the lead for a while and ending a two-month goal drought for the club. His form has improved.2. In the first Leagues Cup game, Real Salt Lake drew 2-2 with Club America in regular time and won 3-1 on penalties, earning two points.3. Real Salt Lake are strong in defens...

[(Portland Timbers) Strength]: 1. Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis performed well in the last game, saving all 6 shots on target to preserve a clean sheet.2. Portland Timbers won their first League Cup game 4-0 at home against Atletico San Luis, achieving a good start. Meanwhile, they won 2 official games in a row, with good form.3. Portland Timbers have performed decently in offense. Th...

[(PSV Eindhoven) Strength]: 1. PSV Eindhoven narrowly won the Eredivisie last season. They were only one point ahead of 2nd-placed AFC Ajax. However, the team still achieved an outstanding performance of winning the Eredivisie title for two consecutive seasons.2. PSV Eindhoven have won all of their previous 4 friendly games, demonstrating an extremely outstanding performance.3. PSV Eindhoven's las...

[(Pumas UNAM) Strength]: 1. Pumas UNAM beat Orlando City through a penalty shootout in the first round, taking 2 points. They are now 8th in the table and are motivated to win this game for an advancing spot.2. Adalberto Carrasquilla scored an equalizer in the last game, helping the team draw in regular time.3. Pumas UNAM trailed 1-0 after the opening in the first round but tied the game in the 80...

[(Djurgardens IF) Strength]: 1. August Priske scored 7 goals in the league this season, showing impressive performances.2. Djurgardens IF won 6-1 over BK Hacken in the last away game, performing excellently.3. Djurgardens IF won the last 2 home games smoothly, revealing decent home form.4. Djurgardens IF scored 13 goals in the last 5 games, averaging nearly 3 goals per game and showing hot offense...

[(Club America) Strength]: 1. Club America lost to Real Salt Lake through a penalty shootout in the last game, securing only one point. If the team want to advance, they have to go all out in this game, indicating strong motivation.2. Erick Sanchez scored an equalizer before the end of the last game, helping the team draw with Real Salt Lake in regular time.[(Club America) Neutral]: 1. Club Americ...

[(Fluminense (RJ)) Strength]: 1. Fluminense (RJ) are 13th in the table and are suffering a 4-game losing streak in the league. They need to take points to end their decadence, indicating strong motivation in this game.2. Everaldo Stum scored a brace in the last Copa do Brasil game, helping the team beat SC Internacional.3. Fluminense (RJ) secured a 2-1 win over SC Internacional in the last Copa do...