Messi Shines: Brace from the 10 Gives Inter Miami Victory vs DC United

In a standout performance, Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to victory, contributing directly to the three goals that secured the 3-1 triumph over D.C. United at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The Argentinian star demonstrated his genius by providing a precise assist for Tadeo Allende to open the scoring in the 35th minute. D.C. United’s forward, Christian Benteke, equalized the score at the beginning of the second half, but Messi responded with a brace that sealed the victory for Inter Miami. Messi’s first goal came in the 66th minute, after an assist from his former Barcelona teammate, Jordi Alba. The second goal, a masterpiece from outside the area, extended the lead for the home team.

Despite the opportunity to score a hat-trick, Messi surprisingly ceded the penalty kick in the 72nd minute to his compatriot Mateo Silvetti, who unfortunately missed. D.C. United managed a consolation goal in added time, but Messi’s goals were enough to secure Inter Miami’s victory, solidifying their position in the Eastern Conference. Inter Miami remains eight points away from the Supporters’ Shield leaders, Philadelphia Union, with three games still to play.

It’s a very important victory because we won the six points we had to win at home, we have climbed positions in the standings.

Javier Mascherano

With this brace, Messi positions himself as the top scorer in MLS with 22 goals, surpassing Nashville’s Sam Surridge. In addition, he has accumulated 12 assists in 22 games this season.

Another normal night for Leo, which is totally abnormal for any footballer.

Javier Mascherano

Mascherano highlighted Messi’s ability to lead the team and make a difference in crucial moments.