Inter Miami have just been eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals after losing both legs to the Vancouver Whitecaps. In both matches, Messi was well contained and failed to score.

Back in MLS, Inter Miami hosted a strong opponent, the New York Red Bulls, in round 11 at Chase Stadium. However, the Florida team took their anger out on their opponents by winning 4-1.

In this match, Messi contributed 1 goal. In the 67th minute, Messi had a pass with his teammate in the penalty area of New York Red Bulls. The Argentine superstar lowered his center of gravity before making a volley into the opponent’s net.

This was the goal that sealed the 4-1 victory for Inter Miami against the New York Red Bulls. This goal helped Messi enter the team’s history. Accordingly, El Pulga became the player who contributed to the most goals for Inter Miami in the MLS with 41 goals.

Up to this point, the 38-year-old star has scored 26 goals and had 15 assists after 35 appearances for Inter Miami in this tournament. The previous record belonged to striker Higuain when he participated in 40 goals (28 goals, 12 assists).

Back to the match, Inter Miami completely dominated. In the 9th minute, they opened the score thanks to Fafa Picault. In the 30th minute, Weigandt scored to double the gap for Inter Miami. Not stopping there, in the 39th minute, Luis Suarez raised the score to 3-0 for Coach Mascherano’s team.

Just before the first half break, New York Red Bulls had a glimmer of hope when they scored to reduce the score to 1-3. However, Messi’s beautiful goal ended the hopes of the New York City team.

With a 4-1 win over New York Red Bulls, Inter Miami ranked 4th in the Eastern Conference standings in MLS with 21 points, 3 points behind the leader Columbus Crew but played 1 game less.