Bangladesh, July 31 -- Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul made his debut after completing a surprise move to Inter Miami from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, and played alongside Lionel Messi for the first time at club level.

The duo's chemistry has long drawn attention, and they carried their winning momentum from the national team to the club level, securing a 2-1 victory over LIGA MX's Atlas FC at Chase Stadium, powered by Messi's two assists, in Wednesday's Leagues Cup 2025 Phase One.

De Paul was not able to have any training sessions with his new teammates before the match, but the World Cup winner's quality was enough to support Messi and the team for 90 minutes.

The 31-year-old's stats for the night also showcased the player's...