Messi bags a brace as Inter Miami see off DC United in the MLS | OneFootball

This Saturday, Inter Miami beat DC United 3-2, in another round of the first phase of the Major League Soccer (MLS). Messi (2) and Allende scored for the home team, while Benteke and Murrell scored the visitors' goals.

Table Situation

In a match valid for the Eastern Conference of the MLS, Inter Miami took an important step to qualify for the playoffs. Messi's team reached 52 points and occupies the fifth position. The top seven advance directly to the knockout stage. Meanwhile, the already eliminated DC United remains in 14th place, with 25.

📋 Game Summary

🔘 INTER MIAMI 3 X 2 DC UNITED ⚫🔴

🏆 Competition: MLS – First phase 🏟️ Venue: Lockhart Stadium, in Fort Lauderdale (USA) 📅 Date: September 20, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How was the game?

Inter Miami opened the scoring at 35 minutes of the first half. After a through ball from Messi, Allende struck hard and scored.

At the beginning of the second half, DC United tied. At seven minutes, Servania crossed to Benteke, who scored with a header. At 21, Inter Miami took the lead again: Messi took advantage of Alba's pass and shot to shake the net.

At 40 minutes of the second half, Inter Miami extended their lead. After a pass from Busquets, Messi scored a beautiful goal in the left corner. At the end of the game, DC United reduced the deficit again, with Murrell, at 52, but it was not enough to seek the draw.

Next games

Inter Miami

Inter Miami returns to the field this Wednesday (24), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), when they visit New York City, for the MLS.

DC United

DC United hosts the Philadelphia Union this Saturday (27), at 8:30 PM, also for the MLS.

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