Lionel Messi is still making defenders look silly, even at 39 years old. The No. 10 bagged two more goals on Saturday, driving Inter Miami to a massive 3-1 away win over Atlanta Utd. This man simply doesn’t quit, and his relentless scoring is keeping his squad absolutely locked in.
The Scoring Machine Just Keeps Rolling
Talk about consistency! Since the World Cup final, Messi has piled up an insane 17 goals in the 17 games he’s played. Think about that for a second. That’s a goal a game average for a guy who’s almost 40! He’s also pushed his ridiculous career tally to 936 goals. It’s truly wild to watch him work. These two latest strikes weren’t just for show either. They were crucial in securing those three points on the road. With 25 goals now, Messi isn’t just a top scorer, he’s the outright leading scorer in the regular season. That kind of individual brilliance is what powers a team forward, and it’s why Inter Miami now sits with 55 points, holding firm in second place in their conference.
How the Win Went Down
While Messi grabbed the headlines, Luisito Suárez was absolutely pivotal as the night’s provider, showing off his legendary passing. He set up Leonardo Berterame late in the first half to put Inter Miami on the board. Then came the Messi magic. His first goal arrived in the 56th minute, with Berterame again playing a part in the buildup. And because one goal just isn’t enough when you’re Messi, he needed only four more minutes to extend the lead. Suárez threaded a pass through at pace, and Messi just brushed aside the defense like they weren’t even there before slotting it home. Atlanta, who are clearly struggling this season with the third-lowest points tally in MLS, did manage to pull one back in the 89th minute thanks to former Inter Miami player Andrew Picault. But by then, the damage was done. Messi and Miami proved too much to handle.
Inter Miami holds onto second place in their conference, and with Messi hitting these kinds of numbers, they’re looking strong. Every game now is about maintaining that momentum and seeing just how many more goals Messi can rack up as the outright leading scorer. You know he’s already looking for the next net to bulge.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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