Inter Miami delivered a dominant performance against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night, securing a resounding 5-1 victory, with both Lionel Messi and Telasco Segovia each bagging a brace. The win showcased Inter Miami's attacking prowess and further solidified Messi's impact on the team and Major League Soccer.
The match, held in Harrison, New Jersey, saw Inter Miami trailing before Messi's arrival. However, Miami quickly turned the game around, scoring two goals in three minutes during the first half. Messi played a pivotal role in the equalizer, delivering a beautiful pass to Jordi Alba in the 24th minute to tie the game at 1-1. Shortly after, Messi's lofted pass over the defense set up Segovia's first goal of the night.
Messi continued to orchestrate the attack, scoring on a breakaway in the 60th minute. He then displayed his exceptional skill by chested down a pass from Luis Suárez and unleashing a left-footed shot into the net in the 75th minute, marking his 18th goal of the season. Segovia also contributed significantly with his two goals, further cementing Inter Miami's lead.
This dominant performance marks another milestone for Lionel Messi in MLS. He became only the fifth player in league history to record at least 35 goals and 25 assists over a two-year period, joining Robbie Keane (2013-14), Sebastian Giovinco (2015-16), Carlos Vela (2018-19), and Cucho Hernández (2023-24). Moreover, this was Messi's sixth multi-goal game in his last seven appearances.
Inter Miami has demonstrated dominance over the Red Bulls in recent encounters, winning 6-2 on May 3, 2024, and 4-1 on May 3, 2025. With a record of 12-4-5, Inter Miami has been a force to reckon with. Meanwhile, the New York Red Bulls, with a 9-9-6 record, suffered only their second home loss of the season, falling to 8-2-2 at home. This loss was especially stinging, as the Red Bulls allowed their most goals in a single game this season. Prior to the match, the Red Bulls' 26 points through their first 11 home matches ranked as the second-best start in franchise history.
