Messi’s right‑footed shot from the center of the box is blocked by the Montréal defense, denying an early chance.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed shot from outside the box that is blocked after being set up by Luis Suárez.

Messi threads a pass to Tadeo Allende, whose right‑footed effort from the center of the box is saved by goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois.

Messi provides the assist for Tadeo Allende, who curls a left‑footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner to level the score at 1–1.

Messi drives forward and wins a free kick in the attacking half after being fouled while carrying the ball.

From a direct free kick, Messi’s left‑footed shot from outside the box sails too high over the bar.

Messi scores with a composed left‑footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner after a headed pass from Luis Suárez, putting Miami 2–1 ahead.

Messi is caught offside during an Inter Miami attack, halting a potential shooting opportunity.

On a fast break, Messi finishes clinically with a left‑footed shot from the center of the box into the high center of the net after being set up by Luis Suárez, extending the lead to 4–1.

Messi slides a through ball to Tadeo Allende, whose left‑footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Jonathan Sirois.

Messi creates another chance for Luis Suárez, whose right‑footed shot from the center of the box is stopped by Jonathan Sirois.

Messi sets up Baltasar Rodríguez for a right‑footed shot from outside the box that is saved low to the left by Jonathan Sirois.

Messi commits a foul in the second half, drawing the referee’s attention, though no booking is specified in the commentary.