Artículo sobre Lionel Messi

For three months we waited after Lionel Messi suffered that nasty ankle injury during the Copa America final last summer. his tears were also shared by all Inter Miami fans because they knew they would be deprived of enjoying more Leo Messi for at least a while. His return was finally able to happen on Saturday against Philadelphia Union, it still the final days of the regular season and his comeback was seamless, almost as if he never left. Not that his teammates needed him for this game but if he wants to get in good shape to the playoffs, Leo needs more activity than he is getting at the moment. That’s why he played against the Union from the start.

Messi gets an early brace against Philadelphia

After an early goal from the Union at the second minute of the game, it took 23 minutes for Leo Messi to combine with Luis Suarez and make the magic happen once again. A beautiful one-two between them that left Messi with enough space to take an angled shot. four minutes later, Leo got an assist from deep in the laft flank and got the second goal of the evening. The final goal came at the 94th minute with an assist from Messi that Suarez caressed with a shot from outside the box. That was the 3-1 victory for Inter Miami that become a prelude of what’s coming during the MLS Playoffs.

Messi assists and Luis Suárez scores the goal that seals Inter Miami’s victory

Just to you understand how dominant Inter Miami has been this season, they are top of the Eastern Conference with 62 points at the moment. Their closet competitir on that area has 52 points, Cincinnati FC. In the Western Conference, Los Angeles Galaxy is Inter Miami’s closest competitor with 53 points, that is a 9-point advantage from the closest rival. Messi still has six more games to get properly fit for the MLS Playoffs and attempt to win his first MLS Cup that will only add more pages to an already incredible career.

Conclusiones

Lionel Messi’s return to the field after his ankle injury was a success. In his first game back, he scored two goals and provided an assist, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union. Messi’s performance showed that he hasn’t lost his touch and is ready to contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming MLS Playoffs. With Inter Miami currently at the top of the Eastern Conference, Messi’s presence will be crucial in their quest for the MLS Cup. Fans can expect more incredible moments from Messi as he continues to make history in his already legendary career.