With two weeks until the start of the 2026 MLS season, MLS champions Inter Miami will play Barcelona SC in Ecuador. This friendly match offers another challenge for Inter Miami, as Barcelona SC is one of the biggest clubs in South America.
Inter Miami has played two friendly matches in South America, one against Alianza Lima in Peru and one against Atlético Nacional in Colombia.
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The Herons lost 3-0 to Alianza Lima in Peru and then defeated Atlético Nacional 2-1 away from home with goals from Luis Suarez and a late own goal from Elkin Rivero.
Luis Suarez of Inter Miami celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during a friendly match between Atlético Nacional and Inter Miami at Estadio Atanasio Girardot on January 31, 2026 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)
The Inter Miami team traveled to Ecuador the night before and is expected to have a strong team like the past two friendly matches in South America.
Inter Miami will have a few absentees, including Tadeo Allende and Sergio Reguilón. German Berterame did not train in the last team training session ahead of the friendly match against Barcelona SC, but will travel to Ecuador, according to head coach Javier Mascherano
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Official Lineups for Barcelona SC and Inter Miami
Barcelona SC
Goalkeeper: Jose Contreras
Defenders: Jonathan Perlaza, Luca Sosa, Javier Báez, Bryan Carabali
Midfielders: Matias Lugo, Milton Celiz, Joao Rojas, Johan Garcia
Forwards: Jandry Gomez, Sergio Núñez
Inter Miami
Goalkeeper: Dayne St. Clair
Defenders: Maximiliano Falcon, Noah Allen, Ian Fray, Micael Silva
Midfielders: Telasco Segovia, Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright
Head to Head: Barcelona SC vs Inter Miami
Barcelona SC and Inter Miami have never played a friendly match against each other. Inter Miami had a pre-season tour last year, which included matches against other top teams.
Last year, Inter Miami never traveled to play against Ecuadorian teams, but played against the Peruvian club Universitario de Deportes, the Panamanian club Sporting San Miguelito, and the Hondurian club CD Olimpia.
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Prediction: Barcelona SC 1-1 Inter Miami
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.