Messi Makes MLS History with Fourth Consecutive Multi-Goal Game, Inter Miami Defeats Revolution
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi continues to redefine what’s possible in Major League Soccer, becoming the first player in league history to score multiple goals in four consecutive games. The Argentine superstar led his team to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday evening at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, extending Inter Miami’s impressive run of form.
The win marked Inter Miami’s fourth straight regular-season victory and stretched their MLS unbeaten streak to five matches. The atmosphere at Gillette Stadium was electric, with a crowd of 43,293 – the Revolution’s highest attendance of the season. This figure, while substantial, fell short of the 65,612 fans who attended last season’s match between the Revs and Miami, which remains the largest turnout in franchise history.
Messi’s Masterclass: A Breakdown of the Goals
Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute, capitalizing on a defensive miscue. A headed back pass intended for goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic by New England’s Tanner Beason was expertly intercepted by Messi, who calmly slotted the ball into the net. Just eleven minutes later, he doubled Inter Miami’s advantage, finishing off a precise through ball from Sergio Busquets with a clinical strike to the bottom right corner.
“Messi’s ability to read the game and exploit defensive errors is simply unmatched,” one analyst noted.
Revolution Respond, But Fall Short
Despite falling behind, the Revolution battled to stay in the contest. They created several opportunities, but struggled to convert them into goals until the closing stages. With ten minutes remaining, Carles Gil unleashed a powerful shot from distance, cutting the deficit to 2-1 after skillfully dribbling past Tomas Aviles. However, the late surge proved insufficient, as the Revolution were unable to find an equalizer.
Inter Miami’s Ascent in the Eastern Conference
Inter Miami’s recent success has propelled them up the Eastern Conference standings. With Wednesday’s victory, the club now has 35 points through 18 matches played, placing them fifth in the conference. They trail first-place FC Cincinnati by seven points, but crucially, have three games in hand.
The team has demonstrated impressive form since returning from the FIFA Club World Cup, winning two straight and outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 6-2. This momentum positions Inter Miami as a serious contender in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
