Inter Miami defeated Atlético Nacional of Colombia in a friendly match played at a packed Atanasio Girardot Stadium on Saturday, January 31.
In the first half, Atlético Nacional took the lead with a stunning goal from Juan Manuel Rengifo, from outside the box.
In the 54th minute, Lionel Messi found himself in an ideal position to shoot from the edge of the area, but his shot struck the post. Luis Suárez pounced on the rebound and stretched to score Inter Miami’s first goal of 2026.
After numerous substitutions by both teams, the decisive goal came in the 91st minute, almost by accident. Elkin Rivero attempted to clear the ball in his own area, but inadvertently deflected it into his own net.
Inter had suffered a tough defeat in their debut in another friendly against Alianza Lima, but they achieved their first victory of 2026, where they will seek to defend their MLS title.
