Inter Miami CF defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 on Wednesday night to win the Campeones Cup, with Lionel Messi and Casemiro scoring. It was Gonzalo González’s first match in charge of Inter Miami CF.

Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a header from five yards. The goal was his 100th for Inter Miami, while Casemiro added the second in the 81st minute with a header from 10 yards out.

Cruz Azul registered four shots on goal, one more than Inter Miami, but could not find a route past the Inter Miami CF defense. Cruz Azul also held a slight 52%-48% possession edge and completed 368 passes, compared with 429 for Inter Miami CF.

Inter Miami CF’s 13 shots, 35 corners, 14 tackles, and 13 clearances helped secure the title. Cruz Azul committed 15 fouls and made 14 clearances. Inter Miami CF’s 13 shots, 35 corners, 14 tackles, and 13 clearances helped secure the title.