Messi scored twice and created an assist to create a new milestone in MLS

(NLDO) - Messi scored 2 goals and 1 assist to help Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United 4-0 on the morning of October 12.

Lionel Messi continued to show top form with 2 goals and 1 assist, helping Inter Miami easily defeat Atlanta United 4-0.

With this double, Messi became the first player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to have 9 matches scoring two or more goals in an official season.

Immediately after the opening whistle, Inter Miami took the initiative to attack and created a series of opportunities for the away team Atlanta United.

After many shots were blocked, in the 39th minute, Messi opened the score with a beautiful left-footed shot after a pass from Baltasar Rodríguez.

In the second half, Inter Miami played explosively against the visitors. In the 52nd minute, Messi created a classy assist for Jordi Alba to score, raising the score to 2-0. Less than 10 minutes later, Luis Suarez made a decisive volley, giving the home team a 3-0 lead.

Before the match ended, Messi completed his double after a familiar combination with Jordi Alba, sealing a 4-0 victory for Inter Miami in the 87th minute.

With the brilliant performance of the trio Messi - Jordi Alba - Suarez, Inter Miami continues to maintain its position as the top candidate for the MLS championship this season.

In the MLS Eastern Conference standings, Inter Miami is currently ranked 3rd, equal in points with 2nd-placed Cincinnati (62 points) and narrowing the gap with Philadelphia (66 points) to 4.

Inter Miami will travel to Nashville's home field in the next round taking place on October 19.

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