LA Galaxy set to face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in an important clash at Dignity Health Sports Park

The LA Galaxy start their 2024 season with a match against MLS Cup favorites Inter Miami on Sunday night. After a disappointing 2023 season where they finished 13th in the Western Conference and missed the playoffs for the first time in four years, the Galaxy underwent significant roster changes in the offseason. Spending around $20 million, they brought in several new players including winger Joseph Paintsil, defender Miki Yamane, Diego Fagundez, and Brazilian winger Gabriel Pec for a club record fee from Vasco. Despite a poor preseason with a 0-2-3 record, they ended on a positive note with a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls.

Inter Miami kicked off their 2024 season with a promising 2-0 home victory over Real Salt Lake. The team is highly anticipated, with expectations soaring especially due to their star-studded lineup featuring Messi, Suarez, Busquets, and Alba. The attacking potential of the squad, led by Messi and Suarez, is unparalleled in the league's history. However, concerns linger regarding their defensive solidity, as evidenced by their limited clean sheets away from home last season. Despite a somewhat fortunate clean sheet in the opener, Inter Miami showcased vulnerabilities in their defensive third, relying on RSL's wastefulness to preserve their lead.

There are still question marks on the LA backline, and that could spell trouble for them this weekend, having to face a side in Miami that have their share of top-class finishers.

Prediction: LA Galaxy 1-2 Inter Miami

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