Lionel Messi found his scoring form again by netting two goals, helping Inter Miami beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Miami had suffered a 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati just a few days earlier, but this time they bounced back strongly at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.
The Red Bulls started well and took an early lead in the 14th minute with a goal from Alexander Hack. However, Messi quickly helped Miami recover. He made a perfect pass to Jordi Alba, who scored the equalizer in the 24th minute. Just three minutes later, Messi and Alba combined again, with Alba setting up Telasco Segovia to score Miami’s second goal and give them the lead.
Segovia scored his second goal just before halftime, giving Inter Miami a strong lead.
In the second half, Messi took control of the game.
At the 60th minute, Sergio Busquets, another of Messiās old Barcelona teammates, made a great pass to him. Messi calmly ran towards goal, tricked the Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel, and scored to make it 4-1.
Later, Luis Suarez, also from Barcelona, crossed the ball from the left. Messi stopped the ball near the goal and smashed it in to score his second of the night.
FAQ
What happened in the match between Inter Miami and the New York Red Bulls?
Inter Miami staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the New York Red Bulls, with Lionel Messi scoring two goals (a brace) to lead the turnaround.
What does ābraceā mean in football?
A ābraceā refers to a player scoring two goals in a single match.
How important was Lionel Messiās role in the comeback?
Messi played a key role, scoring both goals in the second half to turn the match in Miamiās favor and inspire the teamās victory.
Was this a regular season MLS match or part of a special tournament?
The match was part of the regular MLS 2025 season, contributing to Miamiās standings in the league
How are fans and experts reacting to Messiās performance?
Fans and analysts are praising Messi for his leadership and impact, calling the performance one of his best in MLS this season.
