Lionel Messi's 6th Brace in 7 Games Seals Inter Miami's Win over Red Bulls
Harrison, NJ – July 19, 2025 – Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass performance, leading Inter Miami to a commanding 5-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Argentine superstar netted two goals and provided two assists, marking his sixth brace in the last seven games :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
Match Highlights
The Red Bulls took an early lead in the 15th minute through Alexander Hack, capitalizing on a corner kick from Emil Forsberg. However, Inter Miami responded swiftly. Jordi Alba equalized in the 24th minute, assisted by Messi. Just three minutes later, Luis Suárez set up Messi, who then assisted Alba, leading to a goal by Telasco Segovia :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
In first-half stoppage time, Segovia added another goal, giving Miami a 3-1 lead at halftime. Messi sealed the win with goals in the 60th and 75th minutes, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest footballers of all time :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Messi's Impact on MLS
With this performance, Messi has now scored 18 goals this season and contributed to 27 total goals for Inter Miami. His consistent excellence continues to elevate the profile of Major League Soccer on the global stage :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
Watch the Match Highlights
For a recap of the match, including Messi's standout moments, watch the highlights below:
