Federico Redondo Makes Exciting Debut for Inter Miami in Concacaf Champions Cup
Federico Redondo finally made his long-awaited debut for Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and it was certainly a memorable one. Thanks to the goals of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, the team managed to rescue a tie in their visit to Nashville for the first leg of the round of 16.
Despite a close call in the first half where Redondo should have been sent off for a strong elbow on an opponent, he managed to complete an exciting first game in American soccer. The 21-year-old Argentine midfielder, son of the legendary Fernando Redondo, was officially cleared to play just 10 days ago and was chosen by coach Tata Martino to start in the team’s continental debut.
From the beginning of the match, Redondo took charge of the midfield alongside Sergio Busquets, showing his skill in recovering balls and distributing the game. Despite some unforced errors, he made an impact on the field. In the second half, although he had less activity, he remained present before being substituted due to cramps in the final minutes.
After the match, Redondo commented, “I think it was a difficult match, they have a great team, but the draw is at least fair.” Looking ahead to the next leg, he added, “The series is open, we know that the away goal also works, so we will try to play a great game at home. We are going to go out the same as today, to look for the game to take the three points.”
Inter Miami, who had previously debuted with a victory in the MLS, is now gearing up for the second leg against Nashville. The team will be looking to secure a spot in the Club World Cup with a strong performance in the upcoming match.
Redondo’s last official match before joining Inter Miami was with the Argentine Under 23 National Team, where he scored a crucial goal in a draw against Paraguay. With his promising debut for the Florida team, fans are eager to see more of what this talented midfielder can bring to the field in the upcoming matches.