#853Career GoalMemorable
“At 90+2', Messi caps Inter Miami’s Round of 16 win over Cavalier FC by turning Santiago Morales’ late assist into a clinching second goal, sealing a 2–0 first-leg cushion and logging career strike number 853.”
Last MinuteKnockout Stage
Year2025
CCC#5
2025#3
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2025#1087
CCC · R162025-03-14 · 08:00:00
0-2
Cavalier FC
Inter Miami
1G
In a CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 tie, 37-year-old Messi opens the scoring and calmly controls the first half before being subbed after 38 minutes, giving Inter Miami a crucial knockout-stage lead with minimal time on the pitch.
Minute92'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Santiago Morales
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