Messi Shines Again as Inter Miami Crushes NY Red Bulls 5-1 on the Road
What a night it was for Inter Miami as they wrapped up their week with a commanding 5-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, July 19. This wasn’t just another road game — it was a statement. All eyes were on Lionel Messi once again, and the Argentine maestro delivered a masterclass in playmaking and finishing, with two goals and two assists to his name.
Messi opened the action with a stunning assist to Jordi Alba in the 24th minute, leveling the score after New York had taken an early lead. Just moments later, he floated a sublime ball over the defense to set up Telasco Segovia for Inter Miami’s second. From that point on, it was total control from the visitors.
The second half was all Miami. Messi added his 17th and 18th goals of the season with a breakaway finish and a clinical left-footed strike off a chest pass from Luis Suárez. Segovia also found the net again, notching his second of the night. This performance marked Messi’s sixth multi-goal match in just his last seven appearances — a staggering run of form that now sees him firmly in the Golden Boot race.
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With this win, Inter Miami improves to 12-4-5, strengthening their spot near the top of the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls, who had been strong at home all season, were stunned. This was only their second home loss of the year, and the five goals conceded were their worst defensive outing of the 2025 campaign.
Looking at the stats, Inter Miami’s attacking unit continues to impress — they’ve now scored 44 goals in the regular season, with Messi contributing to more than a third of them. Luis Suárez, Allende, Segovia, and young stars like Obando are all playing their part, but Messi is clearly the heartbeat of this team.
Notably, this was Inter Miami’s third straight dominant win over the Red Bulls, following previous thrashings of 6-2 in 2024 and 4-1 earlier this year. The rivalry is quickly tilting in Miami’s favor, with their dynamic front line simply proving too much for New York to handle.
And let’s not forget — Messi’s incredible stats now place him among MLS legends. He joins the elite group of players who have notched at least 35 goals and 25 assists in a two-year span. The others? Big names like Robbie Keane, Sebastian Giovinco, Carlos Vela, and Cucho Hernández.
As fans gear up for the next phase of the season, one thing is crystal clear: Inter Miami is on a mission, and as long as Messi is on the pitch, they’re a force no one wants to face.
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