MLS Cup final: Müller v Messi, 11th meeting, German leads 7–3 | OneFootball

Thomas Müller will once again face Lionel Messi. The legendary German forward is the star of the Vancouver Whitecaps, who will take on Inter Miami for the MLS Cup title.

Vancouver Whitecaps eliminated San Diego and made it to the grand final of the MLS Cup, where they will face none other than Inter Miami. The match will be special not only because of the title at stake, but also because two legends will face each other again: Lionel Messi will once again go up against Thomas Müller.

Müller has a positive record against Messi. The German has faced him ten times in historic and decisive matches in World Cups and Champions League: he won seven matches and lost three. The most important victory was the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil, when Germany won 1-0 at the Maracanã. Will Leo be able to help Inter Miami win the first MLS title in their history?

The German forward—world champion in Brazil—is the big star of the Canadian franchise. Now, he will once again face La Pulga, after historic clashes both at the national team level and in the Champions League (in Bayern Munich matches against Barcelona and PSG).

“It’s not Messi against Thomas Müller, it’s Miami against Whitecaps,” warned the 36-year-old footballer, who arrived in the MLS in August of this year. He also compared the teams: “Maybe they depend a little more on him than this team depends on me, because we are such a good group… You know what I mean, right?”

He showered praise on the Herons, who reached the final after thrashing New York City FC: “I enjoy watching Messi play, I think Miami is a really strong team. We saw them defeat New York in a very strong way. It’s a great final. It’s a final I wanted. I think it’s important for everyone.”

“The good thing is not just playing against the best player who has ever played our sport and who is still doing it, but I think, when you have a duel like this, more people watch you,” said Müller. In any case, he understands that “the match takes on greater importance” because of the clash of legends.

“It’s an MLS Cup final. But if it’s played with these great players and names from world football, then it’s a bit more exciting for more people around the world. So it’s a perfect situation for everyone involved,” he concluded.

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