Messi's double helps Inter Miami win in a comeback On the morning of April 10, Lionel Messi scored 2 goals in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over LAFC (3-2 on aggregate) in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions 2025.
Messi once again proved his superstar status when he and Inter Miami created a breathtaking comeback, overcoming LAFC to win a ticket to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025. Everything seemed to be settled for LAFC when they took a 2-goal lead and had the advantage from the first leg. But in the most difficult moment, Leo turned the match into his own stage.
LAFC took the lead in the 9th minute through Aaron Long, leading 2-0 after 2 matches. At this point, Inter Miami needed at least 3 goals to advance. And Messi spoke up promptly when he started the comeback with a classy shot in the 35th minute.
The second goal came to Inter Miami in a strange way in the 61st minute. From a cross into the penalty area, under pressure from the opposing player, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris unexpectedly let the ball slip through his hands and go straight into the empty net, surprising everyone.
The drama was pushed to a climax when LAFC's defense made a fatal mistake in not clearing the ball in a seemingly simple situation in the penalty area. The ball touched the hand of an LAFC player. After consulting VAR, referee Cesar Ramos awarded Inter Miami a penalty.
On the 11m mark, Messi coolly defeated Lloris, completing the miraculous comeback. Inter Miami won 3-2 on aggregate after 2 matches and confidently entered the semi-finals. They will meet Vancouver Whitecaps or Mexican representative Pumas UNAM.
Leo and his teammates are determined to pay back the debt from this tournament exactly one year ago. On April 10 last year, Inter Miami lost 1-3 to Monterrey in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the North Central American Club Championship, thereby being eliminated with a final defeat of 2-5.
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