04/27/2024 9:32 p.m.Updated on 04/27/2024 10:50 p.m.
It was not a good start for Inter Miami against the New England Revolution. Because, in just 37 seconds, the local team made it 1-0 against the Garzas thanks to Argentine Tomás Chancalay. However, Gerardo Martino’s men quickly went in search of an equalizer. and, half an hour later, it was 1-1 thanks to Lionel Messi’s left foot.
Leo had already warned the rival goalkeeper with a clear shot minutes before. But it was not until 31′ when the Ten received a strong pass from Robert Taylor and controlled it perfectly to define one-on-one and cross it with his left foot to Henrich Ravas.
But Leo’s goal tally did not end there. At 66′, Sergio Busquets grabbed it in 3/4 of the court and raised his head, a very dangerous sign for the Revs. Even more so, if the one orbiting near the area was the Argentine star.
And like in the best times of Barcelona, the Spaniard played a low pass with extreme precision to Messi, who filtered between several rival defenders and grabbed it alone in the area, took another strong and crossed left foot and made it 2-1.
To put the finishing touch to the night, he left it in the area to Luis Suárez and El Pistolero, with a right hand to the corner, He sentenced the final 4-1. Very comfortable victory for Inter Miami, which was the leader alone with 21 units. And a personal triumph for Leo too, who scored nine goals and became the top scorer in this MLS.
