Javier Mascherano called Lionel Messi “extraordinary” after the top scorer in the MLS struck an astonishing goal and provided an assist for Luis Suarez in Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory against the Galaxy on Saturday.
Returning from a leg injury that had maintained the eight time the winner of the Golden Ball in almost three games, Messi arrived at halftime for Telasco Segovia and scored from the outside of the box to restore Miami’s advance in the 84th minute.
The best of all time 🐐😮💨 pic.twitter.com/4lr4i0m1dz
– Inter Miami CF (@intermiamicf) August 17, 2025
The Miami captain then produced an exquisite back film to send Suarez Clear inside the penalty surface, allowing the top scorer of all Uruguay time to slip with a minute to play.
Gol U Ru Gue Yo 🩷🖤🇺🇾 @ Luisarez9 pic.twitter.com/hf85dku6r0
– Inter Miami CF (@intermiamicf) August 17, 2025
Two other Barcelona legends combined for the operator at the Chase Stadium when defender Sergio Busquets is incisive through the ball has set up the finish composed of Jordi Alba.
Inter Miami vs the galaxy
Ghana winger Joseph Painting, responded in style 14 minutes after half-time, exceeding the two players inside the box on the left before beating the Oscar Ustari goalkeeper from a tight angle.
The Herons are seven points behind the chiefs of the East Conference, Cincinnati, with three games in hand after beating opponents with four points less than any other MLS team.
“Each match we have is a final from now on,” said Mascherano, who criticized the desire of his players and said they were “upgraded” in their 4-1 beat in Orlando City on Sunday, which was their second defeat in the absence of Messi.
“I have to generate the habit that each match from now on until the end of the regular season is life or death.
“We have to win; If we have to lose, the opponent must really work for this, do not receive it on a silver set. ”
Is Lionel Messi Wound: Is the Miami magician in good shape?
Messi did not seem to evolve completely freely after another exceptional strike which brought the 38 -year -old to 19 goals this season, one in front of Sam Surridge of Nashville.
“What you saw, I saw,” said Mascherano. “Obviously, it was not 100% comfortable. But it has become more loose and loose.
“He was two weeks after the injury. He had something minor; The three training sessions that we had with him were good.
He hit the stick! 😲
Luis Suárez 🇺🇾 armed the game and, after receiving a center, not very striking the first of the game in favor of @BentimiaMicf. pic.twitter.com/o0cz6ev8hw
– MLS Español (@Mlses) August 16, 2025
“The important thing is that he finished the match. I saw him improve through the minutes. He felt and looked better.
“This is what he feels [on Sunday]How he wakes up. He wants to play every match. He wanted to play Orlando.
“It was impossible, but it’s like that. You must understand why Leo is Leo; because [he] Always wants to be on the ground. He is happy there.
Inter Miami Fixtures: Messi “good feeling”
On Wednesday, Miami welcomes the Liga MX Club in the quarter -finals of the League Cup (8:00 p.m. and / 17:00 pt / 01:00 BST Thursday) then visit DC United in the MLS on Saturday (19:30 and / 16:30 pt / 00:30 BST on Sunday).
“Sometimes we try to explain to him, [we’re] Trying to go slowly, “said Mascherano about the management of Messi’s physical form.” When he feels good, he knows himself like nobody [else].
“We tried to give him a few minutes today to start finding a good feeling for the week, for Wednesday, for the next games.”
How to watch Inter Miami: live broadcast, television channel
The live cover of Inter Miami Matches is available via the MLS season pass on Apple TV +.
In the United States, a subscription costs $ 14.99 per month or $ 49 for the rest of the season. Existing Apple TV + subscribers pay $ 12.99 per month or $ 39 for the season.
Inter Miami vs La Galaxy Statistics
- The two previous editions of the match had led to a victory for the Galaxy and a draw
- The total of 55 goals from the Galaxy conceded this season is the worst of MLS, three behind DC United
- Their total of three victories is also the lowest in the league
- Messi has 19 goals and 10 assists in 2025 mLS, including 14 goals and seven assists in nine championship games since the Miami defeat against Orlando
- Suarez scored his first goal in eight MLS games since he scored against Columbus on June 1
- The last six goals of the 38 -year -old MLS and League Cup were at home
- Miami has 53 goals MLS this season, paving the way with Orlando
