As the MLS season nears its conclusion, Lionel Messi delivered a stellar performance by netting two goals and providing one assist, leading Inter Miami to a commanding 4-0 victory over Atlanta United on home turf.
In a dominant display at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami secured a 4-0 triumph against Atlanta United in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match, with Messi playing a pivotal role by scoring twice.
Starting the match despite missing Argentina’s friendly against Venezuela held in Miami the night before, Messi’s influence was undeniable as he helped Inter Miami clinch at least the third seed in the Eastern Conference.
Messi Shines as Inter Miami’s Key Player
The opening goal came in the 39th minute when Messi expertly controlled a cross from Baltasar Rodriguez and curled a precise shot into the upper far corner, breaking the deadlock.
Messi then orchestrated the second goal in the 52nd minute with a precise long pass to Jordi Alba, who cleverly lobbed the ball over Atlanta’s goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert.
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Shortly after, in the 61st minute, Luis Suarez extended the lead by curling a shot past Hibbert, further cementing Miami’s dominance.
Messi capped off the scoring in the 87th minute, converting an assist from Alba to complete his brace and seal the emphatic victory.
This match marked Inter Miami’s final MLS regular-season game at Chase Stadium before relocating to Miami Freedom Park in 2026.
The Herons still have a shot at securing the second seed if they surpass FC Cincinnati in points by the season’s end.
Choosing club commitments over international duty this weekend, Messi currently tops the MLS scoring charts with 26 goals and shares the lead for assists with 18, tied with San Diego’s Anders Dreyer.