Lionel Messi delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice and assisting two more, as Inter Miami thrashed Nashville SC 4-0 on Sunday, November 9, 2025, to secure their first-ever spot in the MLS Cup semi-finals.
The 38-year-old maestro put Miami ahead with goals in the 10th and 39th minutes before turning provider for Tadeo Allende’s second-half brace (73′, 76′).
The commanding victory sealed the best-of-three series 2-1, with Messi’s dominance absolute: he tallied five goals and three assists, factoring in all eight of Miami’s goals across the three matches.
Coach Javier Mascherano lauded the star’s effort, noting that seeing Messi “press like that at 38 years old is crazy.”
Inter Miami now advance to face FC Cincinnati in the one-off semi-final on the weekend of November 22-23.
