Messi opens the scoring with a left‑footed shot from the center of the box, driving the ball low into the bottom right corner after linking up with Luis Suárez. The clinical finish puts Inter Miami 1–0 ahead of Sporting KC.

Early in the second half, Messi picks out Telasco Segovia in the center of the box, creating a clear chance that Segovia drags just wide to the right. The pass shows Messi’s vision even though the opportunity isn’t converted.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed effort from the center of the box that is on target, but Pulskamp reads it well and makes the save in the middle of his goal. The play underscores Messi’s constant threat in and around the area.

At around the 69th minute, Messi’s night ends as he is substituted off and replaced by Benjamín Cremaschi, leaving the pitch to a strong ovation after his decisive impact. Inter Miami look to manage the game with fresh legs for the closing stages.