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The Inter of Miami superstar, Lionel Messi scored an orthopedic device on his return from an injury, since the herons came from behind to defeat Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night in Chase Stadium and reserve a place in the Final of the 2025 Labu Cup.
Messi shook persistent concerns about a muscle injury in his right leg to deliver another master class, combining with his teammate Jordi Alba for a long time for a late winner before Telasco Segovia seal the victory.
The tense semifinal in Persecution Stadium He saw Orlando City extract the first blood in the 43rd minute. Marco Pašalić put the visitors ahead after passing the goalkeeper of Miami, Drake Callender, with the target standing after a VAR review for a potential handball in accumulation.
Orlando, who had been defeated by 4-1, at their last meeting on August 11, entered halfway, but would meet emphatically.
Lionel Messi turns the course after Pašalić’s opener
The city of Orlando first hit Marco Pašalić just before part time, a goal that remained after a VAR review for a possible handball.
But Messi responded in the 77th minute, leaving with confidence a penalty after Tadeo Allende received a foul in the box.
Eleven minutes later, Messi conjured more magic, ending a slippery with Alba to put Inter Miami in front.
Miami limited the victory in the detention time. Venezuelan midfielder Tablasco Segovia He started and finished an elegant movement, exchanging passes with Luis Suárez Before locating Miami’s third goal at home to send the local crowd to ecstasy.
“We are lost by words when it comes to discussing Leo,” “ said Inter Miami assistant coach Javier MoralesWho took over while the chief coach Javier Mascherano fulfilled a suspension.
“He trained only two or three days and then (Wednesday) played 90 minutes and the way he played, created situations, scoring goals.”
“There is nothing more to say. For us, and for fans, it is a privilege to have it in our team.”
“We are always excited to win and now we have the opportunity to take home a trophy.”
Inter Miami will now face Seattle Sounders in the final of Sunday after defeating the 2-0 galaxy in the other semifinal.
Burning derby: nine yellow cards, a red
Florida’s derby was up to its intensity reputation, with Nine yellow cards shown and David Brekalo de Orlando sent In the second half.
Orlando coach Óscar Couple launched arbitration:
“Brekalo’s yellow card was incredible. He doesn’t even touch the player [Rodrigo De Paul]”
“Therefore, this affects a team and affects players where the game becomes very difficult.”
Lionel Messi admits ‘play with fear’ after the return of the injury
Messi had been marginalized after brewing only 11 minutes in the Miami Leagues Cup clash with Necaxa in August 2.
He made a brief 45 -minute cameo against the galaxy in August 16Registering a goal and assistance, but the quarterfinals were lost against UANL Tigers while Miami cautiously drove his recovery.
Speaking after the game, Messi admitted that he played cautiously from the beginning after his recent injury problems:
“I wanted to be here. When I returned against [LA] Galaxy [on August 17] I felt some discomfort, I didn’t feel comfortable, but I wanted to play the game. “ Messi said.
“It was really important to be here because it is a difficult opponent, they had defeated us in the two games we played against them this year.”
“In the first half I was playing with a little fear, but after that I felt a little [more] free.”
The city of Orlando had previously He beat Miami 4-1 on August 11 When Messi was not available.
Concerns of lesions prior to the match and selection drama
Both Messi and Alba had been doubts about injuries that were heading to the semifinal, and Morales revealed that decisions about their physical condition were left until the day:
“Jordi and Leo trained with us, completed the training. We will see how they feel as the day progresses, and tomorrow we will make a decision about the final decision for the party.”
“Fortunately they trained and could complete the training, which is something positive,“Morales said Tuesday.
“Leo trained, the completed training, which is very positive. We hope it is in the team, and tomorrow we will make a decision on how it feels. I imagine that at least it will be on the team.”
The search for the Inter Miami de la Gloria
With the victory, Inter Miami reserved its place on Sunday Final of the Cup of Leguas against him Seattle Sounderswho defeated the 2-0 galaxy in the other semifinal on Wednesday.
This will be The second final of the Miami Leagues Cup in two years and will have the opportunity to lift the trophy for the second time in three yareshaving won the trophy in 2023 Before suffering 16 outlets in 2024.
With Messi now, the herons are looking at their third important piece of cutlery with Mascherano.
The legend of midfield Sergio Busquets is also approaching a milestone, which is expected to do its Appearance number 100 for Miami in the coming weeks.
Messi 2025 season
The 2025 season is the last year hired by Messi with Miami, although the club expects the 38 -year agreement beyond the 2026 World Cup.
His performances have been historical:
Inter Miami travels to Seattle Sounders on Sunday For the final of the League Cup, an opportunity for Messi and Miami to add another chapter to their growing legacy.
