Lionel Messi returned to the scoresheet Wednesday evening as Inter Miami secured a 4-2 victory over Atletico de San Luis in Leagues Cup competition. The Argentine forward netted twice during the match at Nu Stadium, marking his first goals since Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain. Messi found the back of the net in the 11th minute and again before halftime, demonstrating his immediate impact upon returning to the starting lineup.
The contest was temporarily interrupted during the second half when lightning in the area forced a 30-minute delay. Despite San Luis taking an early lead through David Rodriguez’s header, Inter Miami mounted a comeback with Telasco Segovia and defender Micael also contributing goals. Noah Allen registered three assists in the dominant performance, helping extend Miami’s unbeaten run to eight consecutive matches.
With his brace on Wednesday, Messi now leads the Leagues Cup’s four-year history with 14 tournament goals across 12 matches, surpassing Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga by one. The 39-year-old had appeared in limited capacity during his previous outing, coming off the bench in a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew. His expanded role against San Luis signaled Miami’s confidence in his continued contributions as the tournament progresses.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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