Messi threads a pass into the right side of the box for Diego Gómez, whose right‑footed shot is saved by the keeper in the center of the goal.

From a set‑piece situation Messi delivers a precise cross into the area, allowing Leonardo Campana to head in from close range and pull one back for Inter Miami.

Messi lays the ball off to David Ruíz outside the box, whose right‑footed effort is blocked by the defense.

Messi delivers a dangerous ball into the area for Sergii Kryvtsov, whose header from the center of the box is saved high in the middle of the goal.

Messi drives forward on the right wing, drawing a foul and winning a free kick in a dangerous wide position.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that is heading for the top right corner but is acrobatically saved by the goalkeeper.

In the shootout Messi calmly converts his penalty, striking a left‑footed shot low into the bottom left corner to level the kicks at 1–1.