Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fell short of their goals in 2024, so the 2025 season will be all about redemption.

Inter Miami continue their 2025 preseason with a trip to Peru to face Club Universitario de Deportes on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Inter Miami continues its squad restructuring plan by targeting players under 30 who can add both quality and long-term value to Lionel Messi's team. As part of this strategy, the club has strengthened its defense with a standout performer from the Copa Libertadores.

After kicking off their preseason in Las Vegas with a 2-2 draw against Club America, Inter Miami will now travel to Peru where 80,000 fans are expected to be in attendance to see Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez,

Here’s how to watch the preseason match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Lionel Messi failed to score, but Inter Miami beat Universitario – Peruvian’s back-to-back champions – with a 5-4 edge in penalty kicks on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi is set to lose an Argentine teammate as part of Inter Miami's squad restructuring under head coach Javier Mascherano.