Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance, leading Inter Miami to a dominant 4-0 victory over Cincinnati at TQL Stadium Sunday night. The World Cup winner was directly involved in every goal, scoring once and providing three assists, pushing the David Beckham owned club into their first ever Eastern Conference finals. Consequently, Miami is now two matches away from claiming their inaugural MLS Cup trophy.
Messi opened the scoring in the nineteenth minute and later set up Mateo Silvetti, showcasing his brilliance before a sellout crowd of 25,513. With this display, the Argentine legend set a new MLS postseason record, totaling twelve goal contributions, six goals and six assists, in a single playoff run.
Head coach Javier Mascherano praised the team’s intense preparation. Inter Miami now prepares to host New York City, who recently defeated Philadelphia, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale next Sunday, continuing their historic quest for the title.