#378Career AssistMemorable
“With Inter Miami pegged back at 1–1 in an MLS Cup knockout tie, Messi threads the decisive pass that slices Atlanta open and restores the lead, a late‑career masterclass in timing and vision capped as assist number 378 of his career and 17th of the season.”
Winning GoalKnockout Stage
Year2024
MLS Cup#1
2024#17
2024#1078
MLS Cup · Round of 162024-10-25 · 20:30:00
2-1
Inter Miami
Atlanta Utd
1A
Minute60'
Score
1-1→2-1
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Jordi Alba
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Winning GoalLast Minute
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Switzerland0–1
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ReceiptCarryDribbleShotUnder PressureWith ballPass
ReceiptCarryDribbleShotPass
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