Lionel Messi scored and assisted for Inter Miami in their 2-0 win against Portland.
Messi made it 12 goals and five assists in 13 league matches with Inter Miami. With the score at 0-0, Messi received the ball inside the penalty area and scored from close range to give Inter Miami the 1-0 lead.
With Inter Miami leading 1-0, Rodrigo De Paul crossed the ball to Lionel Messi. He would pass it to Luis Suárez who would play a one two, Messi would get it back, dribble three players and pass it to Germán Berterame who would score Inter Miami’s second goal of the match.
The 38 year old has five goals and five assists in his last four league matches.
Watched this game and Messi looked 👌.
What else could be said that wasn’t said already🤷
During the game, one of the commentators said that both Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul had separate training sessions away from the team in order to prepare for the World Cup. From the past few games, there is clear evidence of a strong understanding between Messi and De Paul, in their passing, positioning, and overall coordination.
It’s too late now, but Lionel Scaloni could have tried both Tadeo Allende and Silvetti. Inter Miami frontline are playing almost Barcelonesque football with surgical precision passing, intelligent positioning, and quick combinations.