Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.

Inter Miami will face reigning Liga MX champion Club América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Here's everything you need to know.

Inter Miami had just fallen behind 1-0 on a goal by Henry Martin at the 31-minute mark, but Messi gave his many fans at Allegiant Stadium reason to celebrate three minutes later with the equalizing goal.