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Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Suárez, Miami spoil Lewandowski's Chicago debut

In a highly anticipated matchup, Inter Miami CF edged out Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday night, spoiling the debut of Polish superstar Robert Lewandowski. Luis Suárez, the Uruguayan forward, stole the show with two crucial goals for Inter Miami, while Preston Plambeck scored the decisive goal for the visitors in the 87th minute.

The match got off to a thrilling start as Lewandowski, one of the most prolific strikers in the world, made his highly-anticipated MLS debut for Chicago. However, his side was unable to contain the attack of Inter Miami, who dominated possession for significant periods of the game. Suárez, who has been in fine form this season, capitalized on his team's attacking prowess, scoring twice in the first half to give Inter Miami a commanding 2-0 lead at the break.

Despite Lewandowski's best efforts, Chicago struggled to find the back of the net, with the Polish striker's only consolation being a penalty in the 72nd minute, which narrowed the deficit to 2-1. However, Inter Miami's Plambeck sealed the win for his side with a well-timed strike in the 87th minute, which proved to be the decisive goal in a closely contested match.

The victory moves Inter Miami up the standings, while Chicago Fire will be left to ponder what might have been in their highly-anticipated debut of Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker will be eager to bounce back from this disappointment, but Inter Miami will be confident of their chances in the upcoming matches, given their impressive display of attacking prowess.