Lionel Messi has continued to shine in the second official match at Inter Miami, helping his team with goals and assists to advance to the round of 16 in the League Cup.
After Cruz Azul, Inter Miami proved to be strong even for Atlanta United, defeating them with a deep score of 4-0 and moving on.
The main player of the club from Florida in this match was undoubtedly the Argentinian forward Messi, who scored two goals and assisted another.
The Argentine star was early, opening the series of goals after only eight minutes of play for a 1-0 lead.
Busquets 🤝 Messi
Messi puts us in the lead early with his second goal for the Club 👏👏#MIAvATL | 1-0 | 📺#MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV: https://t.co/JZtEpe9Hfa pic.twitter.com/GKujBMsW1V
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 25, 2023
In the 22nd minute, Messi proved decisive again by finding the second goal. This time he scored for 2-0 after Robert Taylor’s assist.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player showed his ability in the second half as well, but this time assisting Taylor (53′) for the final score of 4-0.
Taylor ➡️ Messi for his second of the night to double the lead in the 22nd minute 👏#MIAvATL | 2-0 pic.twitter.com/bVvzkLJdDA
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 26, 2023
When the victory was assured, coach Tata Martino decided to replace Messi without risking him and replaced him with Robbie Robinson in the 78th minute.
Taylor bags a brace 2️⃣
Messi sets up Taylor for our FOURTH of the night 👏#MIAvATL | 4-0 pic.twitter.com/ssG8CyqXWu
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 26, 2023