Overview
- Paolo Guerrero scored a first-half brace before Luis Ramos added a late finish from a Federico Girotti assist.
- Lionel Messi started but was quiet by his standards and was substituted after 63 minutes.
- New arrivals Dayne St. Clair and Sergio Reguilón made their Inter Miami debuts.
- Despite holding more of the ball, Miami struggled to create clear chances as Alianza controlled the tempo.
- Luis Suárez missed a clear opportunity and Miami now turns to Atlético Nacional on Jan. 31, then Barcelona de Guayaquil on Feb. 7 and Independiente del Valle on Feb. 13.