Inter Miami beat Atletico Nacional 2-1 as Luis Suarez scores and a late own goal decides the 2026 international friendly

Inter Miami beat Atlético Nacional 2-1 in the 2026 international friendly and you followed every moment of this exciting match here on Bolavip.

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The 2026 international friendly comes to an end at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Inter Miami take the victory thanks to a goal from Luis Suárez and a late own goal by Elkin Rivero, while Atlético Nacional had opened the scoring through Juan Manuel Rengifo. The match ends 2-1 in favor of the MLS champions.

Inter Miami strike again as the move develops down the left flank and a low cross is sent into the box. Elkin Rivero attempts to cut it out, but the ball deflects into his own net, giving the visitors the lead late in Medellín.

Inter Miami go to the bench once again as Ian Fray and Mateo Silvetti leave the match. Daniel Pinter and Kenan Hot come on, with the visitors adding fresh legs for the final minutes of the friendly in Medellín.

Play is halted momentarily after Elkin Rivero goes down with an apparent injury. After receiving attention on the field, Rivero is able to continue, and the match resumes without further issues.

Telasco Segovia steps up to take the free kick but his effort strikes the wall. The loose ball falls safely into the hands of the goalkeeper, and Atlético Nacional escape without further danger as the score remains level.

Inter Miami earn a dangerous free kick at the edge of the box as Telasco Segovia is brought down by a hard challenge. With Lionel Messi no longer on the field, the visitors are forced to look for an alternative option on a set piece that would have been tailor-made for the Argentine star.

Inter Miami make another round of substitutions as Rodrigo De Paul, Lionel Messi, and Falcón leave the field. David Ruiz, Santiago Morales, and Gonzalo Luján Melli come on, with the visitors reshuffling their lineup for the closing stretch of the match.

Atlético Nacional are let off the hook after a brilliant attacking move from Inter Miami. The play starts with Rodrigo De Paul finding Germán Berterame, who holds the ball up superbly before laying it off to Mateo Silvetti. Silvetti breaks in one-on-one with the goalkeeper but sends his finish wide, sparing the home side.

Atlético Nacional go back to the bench with more changes, as Juan Manuel Rengifo and Simón García are taken off. Matías Lozano and Fabio Martínez come on.

Rodrigo De Paul commits a foul on Juan Manuel Rengifo and is shown the first yellow card of the game. The Inter Miami midfielder is cautioned not only for the challenge but also for protesting the referee’s decision.

Inter Miami make changes as Luis Suárez and David Ayala leave the match. Germán Berterame and Yannick Bright come on, with the visitors adjusting their lineup as the game remains level in Medellín.

Inter Miami win the ball high up the field, and the move quickly finds Lionel Messi inside the area. Messi fires a powerful shot that crashes off the post, and Luis Suárez reacts first to the rebound.

The game sees consecutive offside calls in quick succession. First, Inter Miami are flagged as Facundo Mura strays beyond the line while Mateo Silvetti attempts a through ball. Moments later, Atlético Nacional are caught offside as Elkin Rivero looks to release Eduard Bello, who is ruled ahead of the play.

Atlético Nacional introduce a wave of substitutions for the second half, with William Tesillo, Dairon Asprilla, Marlos Moreno, Andrés Sarmiento, Edwin Cardona, Andrés Román, David Ospina, Milton Casco, and Juan Manuel Zapata leaving the field.
Coming on are César Haydar, Alfredo Morelos, Eduard Bello, Nicolás Rodríguez, Juan Bauzá, Xavi Ríos, Harlen Castillo, Samuel Velásquez, and Elkin Rivero, as the home side refresh nearly the entire lineup.

The match resumes at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot as Atlético Nacional and Inter Miami are back on the field for the second half. The home side look to protect their narrow lead, while Inter Miami aim to find a quick response after halftime.

The first half comes to an end in Medellín with Atlético Nacional holding a 1-0 lead. Juan Manuel Rengifo’s superb strike separates the sides, while Inter Miami finished the half pushing hard for an equalizer but were denied by a standout performance from David Ospina.

Inter Miami lose possession just beyond midfield, allowing Edwin Cardona to surge forward with plenty of space. The midfielder opts for a long-range effort from outside the box, but the shot flies well wide as Atlético Nacional miss a chance to extend their lead.

Atlético Nacional survive a major scare as Lionel Messi produces a fantastic individual move and unleashes his trademark shot toward goal. David Ospina reacts sharply and makes a crucial save, keeping the home side in front and drawing a roar from the crowd in Medellín.

After the opening goal, Inter Miami generate four scoring chances in quick succession, but none of them result in a breakthrough. The visitors come close on multiple occasions, creating real scares for Atlético Nacional as they push hard for an equalizer before halftime.

Atlético Nacional open the scoring with a stunning goal from outside the box by Juan Manuel Rengifo. The move is built patiently from the back before Rengifo receives the ball outside the area and, with two quick touches, curls a perfectly placed shot beyond the goalkeeper to ignite the crowd at the Atanasio Girardot.

Andrés Sarmiento gets a shot on target after a quick Atlético Nacional counterattack. The move starts with a timely ball recovery by Juan Manuel Rengifo on Lionel Messi, allowing the home side to break with pace and threaten Inter Miami in transition.

Edwin Cardona unleashes a right-footed strike from outside the box, but the attempt misses the target once again. After soaking up early pressure, Inter Miami begin to push forward, looking to tilt the momentum as the score remains level.

Juan Manuel Rengifo commits a foul on Lionel Messi, giving Inter Miami a free kick in a promising area. The visitors work the set piece and create a move that ends with a through ball from Rodrigo De Paul to Messi, but the flag goes up for offside.

Atlético Nacional dominate the opening minutes, taking care of the ball and controlling possession. The home side are also creating dangerous chances, the latest coming from Juan Zapata, who fires a shot from outside the box as Inter Miami are forced to defend deep.

Juan Zapata rises inside the box and gets his head to the ball, but the effort goes wide of the target. Atlético Nacional continue to grow into the match, increasing their presence in the attacking third as Inter Miami absorb the pressure.

David Ospina sends a long ball into the attacking half, finding Andrés Sarmiento beyond the defensive line. The flag goes up immediately, and the move is halted for offside as Atlético Nacional look to stretch Inter Miami early.

The international club friendly between Atlético Nacional and Inter Miami kicks off at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Both sides look to settle into their rhythm early as the crowd in Medellín sets the tone for an electric night.

Inter Miami will start tonight’s international club friendly with the following XI: Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Facundo Mura, Maximiliano Falcon, Noah Allen; David Ayala, Rodrigo De Paul; Mateo Silvetti, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia; Luis Suárez.

Atlético Nacional will line up as follows for tonight’s international club friendly: David Ospina; Andrés Román, Simón García, William Tesillo, Milton Casco; Juan Zapata; Andrés Sarmiento, Edwin Cardona, Juan Manuel Rengifo, Marlos Moreno; Dairon Asprilla.

Edwin Cardona remains a key figure for Atlético Nacional at 33 years old, continuing to showcase his quality and close control in midfield. He comes into this match after scoring a stunning goal from midfield in Matchday 1 of the FPC against Boyacá Chicó, underlining his ability to change games with a single moment of brilliance.

As for Lionel Messi, little needs to be added. The global icon is the main attraction of the night, a multiple-time champion whose presence elevates the occasion. Messi will also be supported by another legend in Luis Suárez, forming a duo that commands attention whenever they step onto the field.

The match will be played at the Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex in Medellín, Colombia. The venue includes Estadio Atanasio Girardot, the Medellín Sports Coliseum, Luis Alberto Villegas Stadium, and Alfonso Galvis Duque Stadium. Estadio Atanasio Girardot stands as one of the most traditional soccer venues in Colombia and serves as home ground for Deportivo Independiente Medellín and Atlético Nacional.

María Victoria Daza will serve as the referee for tonight’s international club friendly between Atlético Nacional and Inter Miami at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Miguel Roldán and Juan García have been appointed as assistant referees, while Alejandro Moncada will act as the fourth official for the match in Medellín.

Atletico Nacional vs Inter Miami will get underway at 5:00 PM ET (PT:2:00 PM)

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Atlético Nacional face Inter Miami at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín this Saturday, January 31, in a matchup that has drawn major attention across Colombia and the United States. Inter Miami arrive as the reigning MLS champions, while Atlético Nacional look to test themselves against a roster filled with global stars.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Atlético Nacional and Inter Miami clash in Medellín.