{"id":631463,"date":"2025-09-21T07:35:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T06:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=631463"},"modified":"2025-09-21T07:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T06:35:25","slug":"messi-masterclass-inspires-inter-miami-to-3-2-win-over-d-c-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/messi-masterclass-inspires-inter-miami-to-3-2-win-over-d-c-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi Masterclass Inspires Inter Miami to 3\u20132 Win Over D.C. United"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lionel Messi continues to show no signs of slowing down in Major League Soccer. The Argentine produced a dazzling performance on Saturday night, scoring twice and providing an assist to lead Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over D.C. United.<\/p><p>Messi, <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lionel-messi-close-to-signing-new-deal-with-inter-miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>who is reportedly close to agreeing a contract extension with the club through 2026<\/a>, played a direct role in all three Miami goals. The win also pushed him to the top of the MLS Golden Boot race, with 22 goals this season, one more than Nashville&rsquo;s Sam Surridge.<\/p><p>With Inter Miami chasing playoff positions in the Eastern Conference, Messi once again proved decisive. The Herons are now fifth in the standings with 52 points. They are just one point behind New York City FC and still have two matches in hand as they push for a strong post-season finish.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Another one for the &#128016; &#10024; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalCaribbean?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@RoyalCaribbean<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BhxE31PTii\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/BhxE31PTii<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InterMiamiCF\/status\/1969579548124889290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Messi&rsquo;s Brace Secures Vital Three Points<\/h2><p>Miami opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Messi slipped a perfectly weighted pass to Tadeo Allende. The winger finished calmly for his eighth goal of the season. It was Messi&rsquo;s 12th assist of the campaign, tying him for fourth-most in MLS.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/drama-at-old-trafford-red-cards-and-goals-shape-up-manchester-united-vs-chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Drama at Old Trafford: Red Cards and Goals Shape Up Manchester United vs Chelsea<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Christian Benteke pulled D.C. United level in the 53rd minute with his ninth goal of the season, but Messi quickly restored Miami&rsquo;s lead. In the 66th minute, he latched onto a pass from Jordi Alba and finished with trademark composure inside the box.<\/p><p>The seven-time Ballon d&rsquo;Or winner added a second strike in the 85th minute, feinting past a defender before curling home from just outside the box to make it 3-1. Although D.C. reduced the deficit deep into stoppage time through Jacob Murrell, Miami held on for an important three points.<\/p><p>Messi&rsquo;s former Barcelona teammates also played their part. Alba notched his 10th assist of the season on Miami&rsquo;s second goal, while Sergio Busquets registered his seventh assist when Messi struck his brace. Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari contributed with four key saves to secure the win.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inter Miami CF vs. D.C. United | Full Match Highlights | Messi Nets Two Goals!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JxUrcWewZu0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/cole-palmer-injury-update-what-happened-to-winger-manchester-united-vs-chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Cole Palmer Injury Update: What Happened to the Blues Winger As He Was Taken Off in Manchester United vs Chelsea Game?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>For D.C. United, Benteke stood out once again, while Brandon Servania registered his third assist of the campaign. With Messi in peak form and surrounded by experienced teammates like Alba and Busquets, Miami look dangerous heading into the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. They travel next to face New York City FC, with the chance to leapfrog their rivals into the top four of the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lionel Messi continues to show no signs of slowing down in Major League Soccer. The Argentine produced a dazzling performance on Saturday night, scoring twice and providing an assist to lead Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over D.C. United. 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