2 goals and 1 assist! Messi performed a wonderful performance, helping Miami International win

Messi performed a wonderful performance, helping Miami International win

On July 6, 2025, in the 21st round of the American League (MLS), Miami International swept the Montreal Strikes 4-1 away, showing overwhelming strength.

Messi shines again and becomes the absolute protagonist of the game again. He contributed two goals and one assist, once again proving his irreplaceable core position.

Just two minutes into the game, Messi made a mistake - he was intercepted and quickly hit by his opponent to counterattack. Ousu seized the opportunity to score and scored a fantasy start for the home team Montreal. However, from that moment on, the game became a nightmare for home team fans.

Led by the offensive trident composed of Messi, Luis Suarez and Alba, Miami International quickly controlled the rhythm. Their smooth cooperation and sharp attack made the Montreal defense line run away.

In the 33rd minute, Miami International equalized the score. Tadeo Alandi scored a long shot after receiving Messi's accurate pass, rewriting the score to 1-1. This goal greatly improved the team's morale.

Just 7 minutes later, Messi personally made a contribution. After he dribbled the ball and broke through the opponent's entire defense line, he scored with his signature arc ball, helping the team to overtake 2-1. This goal not only demonstrated the top level of Argentina superstars, but also allowed them to enter the halftime with their psychological advantages.

In the second half, Montreal tried to launch a counterattack, and Ousu and Pierce repeatedly created threats, but Miami goalkeeper Ustari showed his courage and resolved the danger many times.

In the 60th minute, Sergovia scored a long-range shot, expanding the score to 3-1.

Just two minutes later, Messi showed his strength again. With his amazing personal ability, he broke through four defensive players in a row, calmly pushed the ball and scored twice, locking the score at 4-1. This world-class goal fully demonstrates the still-decreasing peak state of the seven-time Golden Globe winner. In the final stage of the game, although both sides still had offense and defense conversions, they were unable to rewrite the score.

Points situation after the match

This game is Miami International's perfect comeback since participating in the 2025 Club World Cup and returned to the American League. Currently, they have 32 points in 17 games in the Eastern Conference, ranking sixth in the temporary qualifying round, and 10 points behind the top Cincinnati in 4 games in the 21 rounds (the latter has 42 points).

Messi's form continues to be hot, and Miami International is still expected to catch up in the following season.