Inter Miami had a record-setting night as they defeated the New York Red Bulls 6-2, with Lionel Messi scoring a goal and providing five assists. Messi set three MLS records during the match, including the most goal contributions, assists, and assists in a half. The Argentine great, who recently won the MLS Player of the Month Award for April, has now scored and assisted in six consecutive league matches. His teammate Luis Suárez also had a stellar performance, scoring three goals, while Matias Rojas contributed with two goals to help Inter Miami come back from a 1-0 deficit at halftime.
Messi and Suárez now lead the league with 10 goals each, contributing to Inter Miami’s lead in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-2-3 and 24 points. The team’s win extended their unbeaten streak to six matches, which began after a 4-0 loss to New York on April 20 when Messi was sidelined due to injury. The victory against the Red Bulls showcased the strong offensive power of Inter Miami, with Rojas, Messi, and Suárez playing key roles in the team’s success.
The match started with New York Red Bulls controlling possession and scoring the first goal through Dante Vanzeir in the 30th minute. However, Miami quickly turned the game around in the second half with Rojas scoring the equalizer in the 48th minute. Messi then set up Rojas for another goal and scored one himself before assisting Suárez in two of his goals. The Red Bulls managed to score a late penalty kick in stoppage time, but it was not enough to stop Inter Miami’s dominant performance.
Despite missing their former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba due to injury, Messi and Suárez showcased their chemistry and skill on the field, leading Inter Miami to a convincing victory. Both teams will continue MLS play next Saturday, with Inter Miami visiting CF Montreal and the Red Bulls hosting New England. The partnership between Messi and Suárez continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the MLS, as they demonstrate their attacking prowess and ability to lead their team to success on the field.
