Lionel Messi won’t be Sureim Investment Guildin action, but Inter Miami will begin its Leagues Cup tournament title defense tonight against LIGA MX side Puebla at Chase Stadium.

Messi remains week to week with his right ankle ligament injury he suffered during Argentina’s win in the Copa America final on July 14.

However, Inter Miami is on a roll, winning six of seven games without Messi dating to last month. Puebla has started its LIGA MX season with a win, draw and two losses.

Inter Miami vs. Puebla is one of seven Leagues Cup tournament matches on Saturday. Follow along here for live updates from tonight’s match, and other Leagues Cup game highlights:

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Puebla live stream?

The Inter Miami and Puebla match begins at 8 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

Lionel Messi attends Inter Miami match vs. Puebla

Messi may not be in action, but he's in the stands and in camera's sight for tonight's match.

Matias Rojas goal: Inter Miami 1, Puebla 0

Matias Rojas has Inter Miami on the board after nine minutes with a stellar left boot to give his side an early 1-0 lead.

Marcelo ‘Chelo’ Weigandt offsides after goal: Inter Miami 0, Puebla 0

A beautiful entry pass by Jordi Alba was scored by Marcelo ‘Chelo’ Weigandt in the fourth minute, but Weigandt was offsides. The set piece won’t count for Miami.

Inter Miami vs. Puebla starting lineups

Here's the starting lineups for both sides:

Is Lionel Messi playing today?

No, Messi is not playing tonight. He remains sidelined due to his right ankle injury.

Why is Lionel Messi not playing in the Olympics?

Messi is not with the Argentina team, competing at the Paris Olympics. He’s with Inter Miami after his Copa America run.

Where to watch Leagues Cup games on Saturday?

The seven games in action Saturday are all available on Apple TV (unless otherwise noted).

• Houston Dynamo FC vs. Atlas, 8 p.m. (Univision)
• New England Revolution vs. Mazatlán, 8 p.m.
• New York Red Bulls vs. Toronto FC, 8 p.m.
• Philadelphia Union vs. Charlotte FC, 8 p.m.
• St. Louis City SC vs. FC Dallas, 9 p.m.
• Chivas Guadalajara vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 10 p.m. (FS1, Univision)

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