Inter Miami are flying high, and leading them through the clouds is none other than Lionel Messi. The Argentine legend delivered yet another masterclass, scoring two goals and providing two assists in a dominant 5–1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. With this performance, Messi has now registered six braces in his last seven matches, a historic feat that continues to shake Major League Soccer to its core.
🔥 A Collective Masterclass, Led by the GOAT
The match didn’t begin ideally for Miami. Alexander Hack opened the scoring for New York in the 14th minute, momentarily silencing the crowd. But Inter Miami quickly regained control — and never let go.
Jordi Alba (24’) equalized with a crisp finish, assisted by Messi. Just three minutes later, rising star Telasco Segovia made it 2–1, then added a third just before halftime (45+3’), giving Miami full momentum heading into the break.
🐐 Messi, Simply Unstoppable
As if two assists weren’t enough, Messi took matters into his own hands in the second half.
At the 60th minute, he netted his first of the evening after a brilliant combination with Suárez and Segovia. Fifteen minutes later, he struck again — a left-footed beauty to seal the scoreline at 5–1. The Argentine now sits at 20 goals and 11 assists in just 17 MLS appearances this season.
🔢 Insane stat: Messi has scored 12 goals in his last 6 games, with 6 braces in 7 outings.
🧠 Mascherano: “What he’s doing at this age is simply unique”
After the match, Javier Mascherano, his former teammate and current Inter Miami coach, had nothing but praise:
“I’ve said it before: what Leo is doing, at 38, in a physically demanding league, is something we’ll likely never see again. He lifts the team, the youngsters, and the whole league.”
📈 Miami on a Mission
With this commanding win, Inter Miami strengthen their lead atop the Eastern Conference and extend their unbeaten run to eight games. The Messi–Suárez–Segovia trio is finally clicking, and the club looks primed for a deep playoff run.
One thing is clear: Inter Miami are title contenders. And with Messi leading the charge, nothing feels out of reach.
📅 What’s Next: A Test in Philadelphia
Next up: a critical midweek clash against Philadelphia Union, another top side in the East. A win there would further cement Miami’s dominance and Messi’s place as the most influential player in the league — again.
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– MLS Standings – Updated
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