Lionel Messi scored a goal and had five assists in a record-setting game as Inter Miami smashed the New York Red Bulls 6-2 on Saturday night.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez shine in the second half as Inter Miami thrashes New York Red Bulls 6-2 in MLS. "All were fundamental to the game, but Leo did something historic tonight with five assists and one goal," said Inter Miami head coach Gerardo"Tata" Martino.
"But I can't forget Suarez's three goals and Rojas' two goals. The first, well both, but the first Rojas goal was amazing. But because of the technical aspect of Leo on the assist I will chooseAfter his record-setting game against New York Red Bulls, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has 10 goals and 12 assists in just eight games played this season. "It's easier with Leo.
"Messi had exceptional games in Barcelona, during my time with him. But I also remember a semifinal with Paraguay in the Copa America in, where he didn't score a goal and he was still the best player on the field. In Barcelona, he had a game againstwhere we were losing 1-0 and then he scored three goals and we won 4-1. I always say this, and it's redundant at this point, but he always does something new.
"He's not the key component just because of this game. He always is. Today, the association between Messi and Luis in the second half worked well, like old times. When they find each other, the team is able to back them up in the game, and when we find space, they are very influential in the game," Martino added.
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