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August 28, 2025

Messi Brace Sends Inter Miami to Leagues Cup Final in Classic Comeback

Messi Brace Sends Inter Miami to Leagues Cup Final in Classic Comeback
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Lionel Messi orchestrated a stunning turnaround as Inter Miami overturned a 1–0 deficit to defeat Orlando City 3–1 in the Leagues Cup semifinal, booking their spot in the final with  a late brace and an assist.

Trailing 1–0 at halftime through a goal by Marco Pašalic, Miami turned the tide after Orlando City was reduced to ten men when David Brekalo received a second yellow card for tugging back Tadeo Allende in the box.

Messi took advantage of this opportunity and it showed as he calmly tucked away the awarded penalty in the 77th minute. This equalizer was short as in the 88th minute when Messi and Alba linked up and produced a beautiful finish to take the score to 2-1.

Just after the restart, Telasco Segovia put the game beyond doubt with a finely timed finish, sealing the 3–1 comeback.

This victory vaults Inter Miami into the Leagues Cup final, where they'll face the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, vying for the title and a spot in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.


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