Messi Scores as Inter Miami Defeats Red Bulls 4-1

Miami Ends Losing Streak with Strong Performance

After a disappointing series of defeats, including a 5-1 aggregate loss to Vancouver in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-finals, Inter Miami delivered an impressive 4-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls at Chase Stadium on Saturday. The win marked an important morale boost for the team as they reasserted themselves in the Major League Soccer (MLS) competition.

Key Goals from Picault, Weigandt, Suarez, and Messi

Fafa Picault opened the scoring early in the ninth minute, blasting the ball into the net after a clever flick from Luis Suarez on Marcelo Weigandt’s cross. Weigandt then doubled the advantage in the 30th minute, following up on his own header after Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel’s parry. Although initially ruled offside, a VAR review confirmed the goal.

Suarez continued the surge in the 39th minute, making it 3-0 after converting a rebound from his blocked shot. The Red Bulls managed to pull one back just before halftime, with an Omar Valencia corner sneaking past Oscar Ustari at the far post, giving them a glimmer of hope for the second half.

Messi Back on the Scoresheet, Boosting Miami’s Position

In the 67th minute, Lionel Messi broke his four-match scoring drought by executing a precise one-two with Telasco Segovia and slotting the ball past Coronel with his left foot. The goal sealed the win and propelled Miami to fourth place in the Eastern Conference, reaffirming their position among the top teams.

Other MLS Highlights This Weekend

Elsewhere in MLS, Dylan Chambost scored his first league goal to help Columbus Crew defeat Charlotte 4-2. The Crew now leads the Eastern Conference with 24 points, staying ahead of the Philadelphia Union, who secured a 2-1 win at Montreal thanks to Mikael Uhre’s late strike. D.C. United also celebrated victory, defeating the Colorado Rapids 2-1 with goals from Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima.

Source: MLS