Rodrigo De Paul assisted twice for Inter Miami in their penalty shootout win against Club Necaxa in the Leagues Cup.
De Paul had the two assists, making it two assists in his first two matches with the club. With the score at 0-0, there was a cross from midfield which found De Paul and he headed it to Segovia who would score to give Inter Miami the 1-0 lead.
Club Necaxa would draw level and take a 2-1 lead going into injury time. With Clu Necaxa leading 2-1 in injury time, Inter Miami were awarded a free kick.
It was the Argentine who took it and his cross found Jordi Alba who would head the ball and score to draw Inter Miami level and take it to penalty kicks. In the penalty shootout, De Paul and Federico Redondo would score their penalty kicks as Inter Miami would win 5-4 in the shootout.
Lionel Messi was substituted out early in the match holding his thigh.
De Paul is going to be a tremendous asset for Inter Miami in the MF. Ball control and ability to make final outlet pass will be crucial.