Messi shines

On the morning of August 28, Lionel Messi returned strongly after injury when he scored a double to help Inter Miami win 3-1 against Orlando City to win a ticket to the 2025 Leagues Cup final.

Messi scored twice for Inter Miami after returning from injury.

At Lockhart, Messi had 6 shots, 2 on target and scored 2 goals. He also completed 2/4 dribbles, won 4/7 challenges. With 82% accurate passing rate, Messi also contributed to creating dangerous attacking situations for the team. SofaScore gave Leo 9 points - the best of the match.

Orlando City dominated possession, but Inter Miami created the first dangerous opportunity. In the 10th minute, Luis Suarez passed to Rodrigo de Paul, but his shot went wide. Orlando quickly responded, with Gabriel Muriel forcing goalkeeper Ustari to dive and save.

In a tight match, Orlando City opened the scoring in the 45+1 minute. From a great combination between Muriel and Mario Pasalic, with a powerful shot from Pasalic, the ball hit Falcon's foot and flew into the net.

Conceding a goal, Inter Miami fought back strongly. They increased the pressure and created dangerous situations. In the 73rd minute, Messi stepped up to successfully take the penalty, leveling the score 1-1 for the home team after Brekalo fouled Allende in the penalty area.

As the match became more intense, Messi scored his second goal in the 86th minute, after a perfect one-two with Jordi Alba. He easily slotted the ball into the bottom corner to give Inter Miami the lead. Telasco Segovia scored in stoppage time to make it 3-1.

Inter Miami have a chance to regain the title they won in 2023. Inter Miami's opponent is the winner of the match between LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders.

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