The times of disappointment, frustration and sadness due to the elimination of Inter Miami from the Concachampions League at the hands of the Rayados de Monterrey, and the pink team of ‘Las Garzas’ returned to the victorious path at the hands of the Rosario idol, Lionel Messi with a victory of 3 goals by 2 as a visitor against Sporting Kansas City in the which was the most recent matchday of Major League Soccer (MLS).
Messi was once again one of the greatest figures in the pink and black team with a great attendance first level for what was Paraguayan Diego Gómez’s goal in the first half and he was also able to make it 2-1 in the second half with a more than spectacular goal and one to remember where he was able to place the ball in the corner from outside the area. Later the Uruguayan striker, ‘El Pistolero’ Luis Suárez would score the decisive 3-2 in a match that had ups and downs for both squads but that ultimately went to the Florida team.
With this victory, Inter Miami managed to reach the top of the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer, sharing the leadership with New York Red Bull and continues to fight strongly and focused to win the championship.
Very low level against Rayados de Monterrey
The image shown by the cast led by coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino against Kansas City It was undoubtedly a better one than the one they experienced in a tie in the quarterfinals of the Concachampions League against the Rayados de Monterrey, especially the second leg match where they were defeated with a score of 1 goal to 3, a match where there was a blunder for part of the goalkeeper Drake Callender which allowed the first goal in favor of Monterrey and later in the extra time they were left with 10 men on the field of play after the expulsion of Jordi Alba.
After the elimination of the Concachampions quarterfinalsa contest that grants a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, the Miami team must now focus on Major League Soccer where they will face the duel against Nashville at home at Chase Stadium next Saturday, April 20.
Inter Miami will have to deal with Messi’s absence
Miami will have to face the local tournament without Lionel Messi due to the fact that The Argentine striker and captain of his country’s national team will be participating in the upcoming Copa América, which will be taking place in the United States and will seek to defend the crown achieved in 2021.
Today Messi is one of Inter Miami’s top scorers with a total of 4 goals to his credit, accumulating 17 with 4 doubles, 8 assists and 21 games played defending the colors of Inter Miami since his arrival in the United States.
Inter Miami’s next games
Inter Miami vs. Nashville I Saturday April 20
New England vs. Inter Miami I Saturday April 27
Inter Miami vs. New York RB I Saturday May 4
Montreal vs. Inter Miami I Saturday May 11
Orlando City vs. Inter Miami I Wednesday, May 15
Inter Miami vs. DC United I Saturday May 18
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