LA Galaxy & Inter Miami's projected lineups for Sunday's game

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Riqui Puig and Lionel Messi reunite as rivals in LA Galaxy vs. Inter Miami after playing together at FC Barcelona.
Riqui Puig and Lionel Messi reunite as rivals in LA Galaxy vs. Inter Miami after playing together at FC Barcelona. / LLUIS GENE/GettyImages
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LA Galaxy is gearing up to kick off their home season opener against Inter Miami on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, United States.

The match marks the official debut for the Californian side in the campaign. Their last official encounter dates back to October 21, 2023, when they suffered a 1-4 defeat against FC Dallas. Since then, in six preseason games, they've amassed four losses, one draw, and just one victory.

LA Galaxy & Inter Miami's projected lineups for Sunday's game

Looking ahead to the possible lineups, LA Galaxy could deploy a 3-4-3 formation, with McCarthy guarding the goalposts. Yamane, Yoshida, and Cáceres may form the defensive trio, while Aude and Brugman operate as midfield anchors. Delgado could provide support in the midfield, while Puig spearheads the attacking midfield. Paintsil, Joveljic, and Pec might form the forward line.

LA Galaxy's predicted lineup vs. Inter Miami (3-4-3): McCarthy; Yamane, Yoshida, Cáceres, Aude; Brugman, Delgado; Puig; Paintsil, Joveljic y Pec.

On the other side, Inter Miami might opt for a 4-3-3 formation, with Callender between the sticks. Alba, Kryvtsov, Avilés, and Yedlin could form the defensive backline. In midfield, Gómez, Busquets, and Gressel could control the midfield, while Taylor, Suárez, and Messi lead the attacking charge.

Inter Miami's predicted lineup vs. LA Galaxy (4-3-3): Callender; Alba, Kryvtsov, Avilés, Yedlin; Gómez, Busquets, Gressel; Taylor, Suárez y Messi.

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With both teams looking to start their season on the right foot, the stage is set for an exciting clash between two competitive sides. As fans eagerly anticipate the showdown, all eyes will be on the pitch to see how the teams' strategies unfold and which players shine brightest in this highly anticipated matchup.

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