With a decisive 2-0 victory over Cavalier on the road in the second leg, Inter Miami guaranteed their place in the next round of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Lionel Messi made his much-anticipated comeback with a spectacular goal in the final seconds to seal the victory and once again demonstrate his extraordinary ability to make game-changing decisions.
Messi Comes Back and Has an Immediate Effect Off the Bench
Messi scored twice and provided two assists in his first three games, giving him a solid start to the campaign.
But he was injured and missed the first leg against Cavalier.
Allende and Suárez scored goals to help Inter Miami win 2-0 despite his absence, giving them a significant lead going into the second leg.
Messi replaced Suárez in the 52nd minute after starting on the bench for the rematch.
He showed off his elite skill and keen instincts in front of the goal right away, even though he had missed three straight games.
Last-Minute Winner: Messi’s Crucial Elements in Full Force
The game went into injury time with Inter Miami already ahead by two goals.
Messi calmly slotted a precise through ball from a teammate past the goalkeeper in the second minute of added time, making it 2-0 in the final seconds.
With a commanding 4-0 aggregate score, this goal not only ended Cavalier’s last hopes but also guaranteed Inter Miami’s advancement.
Messi’s goal was ideal for closing the game because the referee sounded the final whistle just after the goal.
Messi Breaking Records Once More
With his most recent performance, he has also broken several records:
- Unstoppable in the Champions Cup of CONCACAF, Messi has now participated in six tournament games and assisted on a goal. He has demonstrated his domination in the competition by scoring five goals and dishing out two assists in these six games.
2. Goal-Scoring Record for South America Messi is currently the highest-scoring South American player in history with 853 goals in his career, including this most recent goal.
3. Record of Contributions to Career Goals. In his remarkable career, Messi has contributed 1,234 goals (goals + assists). This incredible figure further solidifies his reputation as one of the best playmakers in football history and a top goal scorer.
4. Messi is the all-time top goal scorer for Inter Miami. He has now scored 37 goals in just 43 games, securing his position as the team’s all-time leading scorer. His impressive goal-per-game ratio attests to his ongoing effectiveness in front of the goal.
5. Inter Miami’s Record-Breaking Goal Involvements Messi has contributed directly to 57 goals since joining Inter Miami, solidifying his influence on the team’s offensive strategy. His presence has greatly influenced the attacking dynamics and overall success of the team.
What Does Messi’s Future Hold for Inter Miami?
Messi’s comeback after missing three games due to injury was amazing, as he immediately made an impression with a game-winning goal in the final moments.
Inter Miami will depend even more on their talisman in their pursuit of trophies as he continues to recover to full fitness.
As the CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign continues, Messi’s participation will be essential to their chances of winning the championship.
Will he be able to smash records in the future? Is he capable of leading Inter Miami to greater success?
