A goal and three assists: Messi drives Inter Miami into the MLS playoff semifinals

In the early hours of Monday, 24 November, Cincinnati hosted Inter Miami in the MLS playoff quarterfinals.

Both sides battled for a place in the next round, but the Herons were clearly superior. In the 19th minute, Lionel Messi put Inter ahead with a composed finish. It was the only goal of the first half.

The second half, however, was a rout. Messi delivered three assists as Inter Miami dismantled their opponents, cruising to a 4–0 victory. Lionel was involved in every goal, providing the decisive spark that sealed the win and secured their place in the semifinals.

In the MLS playoff semifinals, Inter Miami will face New York City FC, who edged Philadelphia Union 1–0. The match will be played in Miami on 29 November.