Messi threads a pass to Josef Martínez, whose right‑footed strike from outside the box is saved centrally by Pedro Gallese.

Messi opens the scoring, racing onto Robert Taylor’s through ball and lifting a close‑range left‑footed finish into the top right corner.

Messi drives down the left wing and draws a foul to win a free kick in an advanced position.

Messi commits a heavy challenge and is booked with a yellow card for the foul.

Messi comes close to scoring again, his left‑footed effort from the center of the box smacking off the left post after a setup from Josef Martínez.

Messi carries the ball forward and is fouled, winning another free kick in the attacking half.

From outside the box, Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot that forces a save in the top left corner from Pedro Gallese.

Messi drops deep, keeps control under pressure and earns a free kick in Inter Miami’s defensive half.

Messi takes on a left‑footed strike from outside the area after a pass from Sergio Busquets, but his effort is blocked by the defense.

Messi makes it 3–1 with a composed right‑footed volley from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, finishing Josef Martínez’s layoff.