Messi Magic Stuns LAFC: Inter Miami’s Epic Comeback in CONCACAF Champions Cup Will Leave You Speechless!

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Messi Magic Stuns LAFC

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In a night that will go down in soccer history, Lionel Messi, at the age of 37, turned back the clock to orchestrate a jaw-dropping comeback for Inter Miami against LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals.

Trailing 2-0 on aggregate and staring elimination in the face, Inter Miami needed a miracle—and Messi delivered in spectacular fashion, scoring two goals and providing an assist to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory and a spot in the semifinals.

Messi Magic Stuns LAFC

The drama unfolded in front of a roaring crowd at Chase Stadium, where Inter Miami found themselves down early after LAFC’s Aaron Long scored in the ninth minute, making the aggregate score 2-0. With the Herons needing three goals to advance, the situation looked bleak—until Messi stepped up.


In the 35th minute, the Argentine legend unleashed a stunning strike into the top corner, pulling one back for Miami and igniting hope among the fans. The second goal came in the 61st minute, a bizarre effort from Noah Allen that slipped past LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2.

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But the real moment of magic came in the 84th minute. After a VAR review awarded Inter Miami a penalty for a handball by LAFC’s Marlon, Messi calmly stepped up to the spot. Facing Lloris—the same goalkeeper he outwitted in the 2022 World Cup final—Messi slotted the ball home with ice-cold precision, sending Chase Stadium into a frenzy and giving Inter Miami a 3-2 lead on aggregate. Messi capped his masterclass by assisting the play that led to the crucial goal, ensuring Miami’s advancement.

This performance was a testament to Messi’s enduring brilliance. Despite a recent adductor injury that forced him to miss Argentina’s matches in March, the 37-year-old showed why he’s still the greatest of all time, adding to his staggering career tally of 858 goals and 382 assists, as reported by historical data from sources like FBref.com. Since joining Inter Miami in 2023, Messi has been a goal-or-assist machine in the Champions Cup, contributing in nearly every match.

The victory sets up a semifinal clash against the winner of Vancouver Whitecaps and Pumas, with Inter Miami now dreaming of a CONCACAF Champions Cup title. But tougher tests lie ahead, likely against Mexican giants like Cruz Azul or Tigres. Still, with Messi in this form, who would bet against them?


Social media erupted after the match, with fans calling Messi a “cheat code” and the “GOAT.” One X user, @Joelbryan100, posted, “I dare Inter-Miami not to win it all when they have Messi,” alongside an image of Messi with a goat—a nod to his status as the greatest of all time. Another user, @Prestigious_Gt, likened the intensity of the match to a World Cup final, highlighting the Messi-Lloris showdown.


Inter Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, was left in awe. “Leo is from another planet,” he said post-match. “When you think it’s over, he finds a way. This is why he’s the best ever.”

Will Messi lead Inter Miami to CONCACAF glory? One thing is certain: as long as the Argentine magician is on the pitch, anything is possible. Stay tuned for more updates as Inter Miami continues their quest for the title!

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