Messi drives into the right side of the box and unleashes a left‑footed shot that is blocked, after combining with Luis Suárez. His early effort signals Inter Miami’s attacking intent despite Red Bulls’ defensive pressure.

Messi finds space in the center of the box and takes a left‑footed shot that is blocked, following a set‑up from Robert Taylor. The chance highlights his constant movement between Red Bulls’ lines.

From outside the box, Messi unleashes a left‑footed effort that is saved in the center of the goal by Carlos Coronel, after being teed up by Sergio Busquets. It forces the Red Bulls keeper into a straightforward but important stop.

From a set‑piece situation, Messi swings in a cross that finds Julian Gressel, whose header from the center of the box misses to the right. The delivery again shows Messi’s threat from dead‑ball scenarios.

Just before halftime, Messi carries the ball in the attacking half and draws a foul, winning a free kick in a dangerous area. His close control forces the Red Bulls to halt his run illegally.

Messi orchestrates the equalizer, feeding Matías Rojas who lashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner to make it 1–1. His vision and timing unlock the Red Bulls’ defense just after halftime.

Messi puts Inter Miami ahead 2–1, finishing calmly with his left foot from the center of the box after a precise assist from Luis Suárez. The strike caps a swift attacking move and flips the momentum of the match.

Messi threads a brilliant through ball into the box for Matías Rojas, who finishes with a left‑footed shot into the top right corner for 3–1. The pass slices open the Red Bulls back line and showcases Messi’s playmaking.

Messi provides another assist, setting up Luis Suárez in the center of the box for a right‑footed volley into the bottom left corner to make it 4–1. Their quick combination underlines the understanding between the former Barça strike partners.

Messi feeds Suárez in the box yet again, and the Uruguayan striker finishes with a right‑footed shot to the center of the goal for 5–1. The move underscores Messi’s dominance as a creator in the second half.

Messi delivers his final assist of the night, releasing Luis Suárez on the right side of the box for a tight‑angle right‑footed finish to the center of the goal, making it 6–1. The pass and finish epitomize their ruthless efficiency.