Messi bursts into the box and fires a close‑range left‑footed shot that is saved centrally by goalkeeper James Pantemis after a through ball from Luis Suárez.

Messi unleashes a left‑footed effort from the center of the box, but a Portland defender blocks the shot before it can test the keeper.

From the middle of the area, Messi tries another left‑footed strike that is again blocked by the Portland defense.

Messi opens the scoring with a composed left‑footed finish from the center of the box, guiding the ball into the bottom right corner after a setup by Telasco Segovia.

Released by a through ball from Rodrigo De Paul, Messi drives into the box and sends a right‑footed shot from the center just wide to the left.

Messi leads a fast break and lays the ball off for Germán Berterame, who finishes with a right‑footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner for Inter Miami’s second goal.

From outside the box, Messi strikes a left‑footed shot that is heading for the top left corner, but James Pantemis dives to make the save after a layoff from Rodrigo De Paul.

Messi cuts in from the left side of the box and hits a left‑footed attempt that is blocked, with Germán Berterame providing the assist.

On a fast break triggered by Rodrigo De Paul, Messi lets fly from outside the box with his left foot, sending a low shot just wide of the left post.

Late in the match Messi makes a run behind the defense but is flagged offside just as Inter Miami look to break again.