Inter Miami leaders shine in victory, but did Messi make a difference?

In the early hours of Thursday, April 23, an MLS regular-season match unfolded as Real Salt Lake faced off against Inter Miami. Throughout much of the game, both teams struggled to make a significant impact. Real Salt Lake initially thought they had scored in the fifth minute, only to have the goal disallowed.

As the match wore on, it was Inter Miami’s stars who ultimately determined the outcome. In a decisive turn of events, Rodrigo De Paul scored the first goal in the 82nd minute, followed closely by Luis Suarez, who doubled the advantage just one minute later, bringing the score to 2-0.

These two late goals ensured victory for Inter Miami. Notably, Lionel Messi did not contribute any goals or assists in the match. Despite this, Miami currently holds the second position in the league table, boasting 18 points from nine games.

Video highlights of the match can be viewed here.