Lionel Messi Leads Inter Miami to 5-1 Comeback Victory Over New York Red Bulls

• Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided two assists to power Inter Miami’s 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

• Inter Miami overcame a 1-0 first-half deficit with goals from Telasco Segovia and Jordi Alba to take a 3-1 halftime lead.

• Messi’s late first-half assist set up Segovia’s second goal before he added two goals in the second half.

• Messi’s MLS season tally now stands at 18 goals with 27 total contributions.

• Inter Miami won their sixth match in seven outings, improving to 12-4-5 with 41 points.

• New York Red Bulls took an early lead but were outshot and outplayed, failing to secure consecutive home wins.

• Goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo made his second start of the season in place of the injured Oscar Ustari.

Lionel Messi was the star of the show as Inter Miami bounced back from an early deficit to thrash the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in Harrison, New Jersey. Despite conceding in the 15th minute, Miami rallied with a late first-half surge, featuring key goals from Telasco Segovia and Jordi Alba—Alba’s goal coming from Messi’s assist.

Messi’s vision and precision were on full display, assisting Segovia’s second goal just before halftime and then scoring twice himself in the 60th and 75th minutes to seal the commanding win. This performance further cements Messi’s impact in MLS, boosting his goal tally this season to 18 and total goal contributions to 27.

Inter Miami’s strong showing extends their winning record, claiming six victories in their last seven matches. The Red Bulls, meanwhile, struggled to maintain momentum after their early goal and were outmatched in both shooting accuracy and overall play. With impressive teamwork and leadership from Messi, Inter Miami continues to assert its dominance in the league.