Inter Miami played Club America in their first preseason game of 2025 as fans descended on Allegiant Stadium to see Javier Mascherano take the touchline for the first time as Herons boss.
Club America opened the scoring in the 31st minute through Henry Martin, but Lionel Messi equalized just three minutes later signifying the first Herons goal of Mascherano's tenure. The goal marked 21 consecutive years of scoring for the legend. All four ex-Barcelona stars started the game plus Fafa Picault made his Miami debut.
Israel Reyes took the lead back for the Liga MX side in the 53rd minute. The Herons had opportunities to get back level, but the Apertura 2024 champions kept them at bay until the final seconds of stoppage time. Tomas Aviles scored in the 92nd minute as the game ended in a draw. The two sides completed a penalty shootout after the game as such has become the norm in preseason friendlies.
Player ratings from Inter Miami's first preseason game below and the result of the penalty shootout.
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Inter Miami Player Ratings vs. Club America (4-3-3)
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Club America Player Ratings vs. Inter Miami (4-3-3)
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Player of the Match: Israel Reyes (Club America)
Inter Miami vs. Club America: Penalty Shootout Result
- Inter Miami defeated Club America 3-2 in the shootout
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Inter Miami 2-2 Club America: Player Ratings From First Preseason Game of 2025.