Lionel Messi scored twice and had one assist for Inter Miami in their 3-1 win against D.C. United.
Messi had two goals and Tadeo Allende had one for Inter Miami in their win. With the score at 0-0, Messi played a pass in from midfield which found Allende and he scored to give Inter Miami the 1-0 lead.
D.C. United would draw level minutes after the break as Lionel Messi would begin the Lionel Messi show. He would have an effort which would hit the cross bar.
At 1-1, Jordi Alba would play a pass in to Lionel Messi and he would score from inside the penalty area to give Inter Miami the 1-0 lead. With Inter Miami leading 2-1, they were awarded a penalty kick.
It was Mateo Silvetti which would take the penalty for Inter Miami but his effort would hit the crossbar. Minutes after, the referee would go to VAR for a possible penalty for D.C. United but no penalty was awarded.
With Inter Miami leading 2-1, Messi received the ball outside of the penalty area and the Argentine’s effort would go into the top corner of the goal to give Inter Miami the 3-1 lead. D.C. United would get one more goal in injury time but Inter Miami would get the win.
Lionel Messi's assist to Tadeo Allende and he scores for Inter Miami. pic.twitter.com/BTHd0BKpzz
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 21, 2025
LIONEL MESSI'S GOAL FOR INTER MIAMI! pic.twitter.com/KO6uHe6jVu
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LIONEL MESSI, THIS GOAL! pic.twitter.com/i5XyJnbx4s
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 21, 2025
Alvaro Montoro with a very beautiful assist last night. His passing, ball control, vision, and defense contribution is really amazing. Simply, a superstar in the making.
Messi should have taken the penalty because it was very important time for match as the Miami lead only by 2-1.