Messi opened the scoring with one goal and one assist.
After two consecutive goalless matches, including a 0-3 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC on September 1st in the League Cup final and a 0-3 defeat to Charlotte FC on September 14th in MLS (Major League Soccer), Messi rediscovered his scoring touch by contributing one goal and one assist, helping Inter Miami take spectacular revenge against Seattle Sounders FC with a 3-1 victory at home.
Messi once again proved his class, helping Inter Miami revive - Photo: Reuters
This was a crucial victory that helped Inter Miami regain confidence and set their sights on winning all seven remaining MLS games (until October 19th), hoping to reclaim their chance to win the Supporters' Shield. Additionally, it would secure their spot in the MLS Cup.
Messi and his teammates were under immense pressure after recent poor results, especially with striker Suarez suspended. The rematch against a strong opponent like Seattle Sounders FC became a crucial opportunity for them to regain confidence. In that context, Messi once again proved his class.
Messi helped Inter Miami break the deadlock early with an assist for Jordi Alba to score the opening goal in the 12th minute, making it 1-0. The duo, who were once again in sync with their Barcelona days, once again showed their past form, combining effectively, with Jordi Alba setting up Messi for the second goal.
With a comfortable lead, Inter Miami players played freely in the second half, further increasing their advantage to 3-0 when Ian Fray headed in a goal from De Paul's corner kick in the 52nd minute.
This result helped Messi and his teammates secure a successful revenge against their opponent. Seattle Sounders FC only managed a consolation goal to reduce the deficit to 1-3, scored by Obed Vargas in the 69th minute, and could do nothing more.
The victory propelled Inter Miami back into the top 5 of the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 49 points after 27 games. They still have three games in hand compared to their rivals, and are only 8 points behind the overall MLS leader (30 clubs), Philadelphia Union. Therefore, the chance to win the Supporters' Shield is still within reach for Messi and his teammates, if they regain their top form and win their remaining games.
In their next match, Messi and his Inter Miami teammates will continue to play at home against DC United (the second-to-last team in the standings) at 6:30 AM on September 21st. If they win again, they will officially put significant pressure back on the leading group in MLS.
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