Luis Suárez led Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Pumas on Wednesday night, scoring and providing two assists.

What happened?

Inter Miami played without Lionel Messi, who is sidelined with a minor muscle injury.

Luis Suárez converted a penalty kick in the 59th minute, putting Inter Miami ahead 2-1.

Why it matters for Luis Suárez

This was Suárez's first goal since he scored in Inter Miami's Club World Cup match against Palmeiras on June 23.

Rodrigo De Paul scored his first Inter Miami goal on an assist from Suárez in the 45th minute.

What comes next?

Inter Miami has eight points in the Major League Soccer Leagues Cup standings and is the first MLS club to advance to the tournament's knockout stages.

Tadeo Allende finished Suárez's second assist of the night in the 69th minute, securing the win for Inter Miami.

Luis Suárez's performance was crucial in the match, and his goal and assists helped Inter Miami overcome Pumas.

The win took place on Wednesday night, with Messi watching from a suite at Chase Stadium due to his injury.

Inter Miami's victory marked an important step in the Leagues Cup, and Luis Suárez's contributions were key to the team's success