Messi shines with brace as Inter Miami beats DC United 3-2

In an exciting Major League Soccer match on Saturday night, Lionel Messi showed why he is one of the best players in the world. Inter Miami won a thrilling 3-2 game against DC United, with Messi both assisting and scoring goals to secure the victory.

The game started with Inter Miami taking the lead in the 35th minute. First-year midfielder Tadeo Allende scored his eighth goal of the season, assisted by Messi, giving his team a 1-0 advantage going into halftime. This assist was Messi’s 12th of the season, putting him in the top four for assists across the league.

DC United responded strongly in the second half. In the 53rd minute, striker Christian Benteke scored his ninth goal of the season after receiving a precise pass from Brandon Servania. This goal brought DC United back to 1-1 and added excitement to the match. Servania earned his third assist of the season, tying his personal career high.

Messi stepped up once again to help his team regain the lead. In the 66th minute, he scored the go-ahead goal, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 advantage. Later, in the 85th minute, he scored another goal to make it 3-1, providing extra security for the win. Messi now has 22 goals this season, surpassing Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge by one goal in the race for the Golden Boot award.

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Defender Jordi Alba and midfielder Sergio Busquets were also key players for Inter Miami in this game. Alba earned his 10th assist of the season on Messi’s first goal, while Busquets added his seventh assist, helping Messi complete his two-goal performance.

Even after Inter Miami took a 3-1 lead, DC United did not give up. In stoppage time, Jacob Murrell scored his second goal of the season, assisted by Benteke and Rida Zouhir, bringing the score to 3-2. However, Inter Miami’s goalkeeper Óscar Ustari made four important saves, ensuring that his team kept the lead and finished with the win. DC United’s goalkeeper Luis Barraza also performed well with four saves.

With this victory, Inter Miami improved their record to 15 wins, 6 losses, and 7 draws, holding fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The team now trails fourth-place New York City FC by just one point but has two games in hand, which could allow them to move up the table if they win. Inter Miami will next face New York City FC at Citi Field on Wednesday.

DC United, on the other hand, remains in a challenging position with a record of 5 wins, 16 losses, and 10 draws. They will try to bounce back when they host the Philadelphia Union next Saturday.

Overall, Messi’s performance was the highlight of the match. His ability to score goals and assist teammates shows why he is one of the most important players in the league. Fans of Inter Miami and soccer enthusiasts around the world were treated to an exciting display of skill, teamwork, and determination.

This match not only entertained fans but also impacted the MLS standings and the race for the Golden Boot, making it one of the most talked-about games of the season.