Juan Pablo Vigon scored in the 84th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Tigres over the defending champions Inter Miami, who were without Lionel Messi, on Saturday in the Leagues Cup. 

The 33-year-old Mexican midfielder's decisive goal handed Tigres, an eight-time Liga MX champion, the win in Houston and the group play title. This World Cup-style tournament features MLS and Liga MX teams in three-team groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout rounds.

Miami's loss left them in second place in the group, potentially setting up a first-round knockout match against Pachuca, the reigning CONCACAF Champions Cup champions. Argentine superstar Messi was absent from the match due to a right ankle ligament injury sustained in the Copa America final win over Colombia last month.

Tigres initially took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Argentine striker Juan Brunetta. Miami equalized in the 74th minute with a goal from Ecuadoran forward Leo Campana, setting up Vigon's late game-winner.