As Inter Miami captain and historical nemesis of the entire nation of Mexico, Messi took it personally. The 38-year-old put the team on his back by driving through the defense in second half stoppage time to set up the game-winning goal with his second assist of the match.

Despite not having a preseason, De Paul impressed with his sharp passing—completing 54 out of 58 attempts—and was involved in the build-up to both the near goal by Messi and the game-winner by Marcelo Weigandt.