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Lionel Messi scores Inter Miami's equalizer against LAFC



In a thrilling Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match on April 9, 2025, Inter Miami CF secured a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC (LAFC), overturning a first-leg deficit to advance to the semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate score. Lionel Messi was instrumental in this comeback, contributing significantly with two goals and an assist.Diario AS+7VAVEL.com - Live Sports+7Bolavip+7

The match began with LAFC extending their aggregate lead to 2-0 when Aaron Long scored in the 15th minute. However, Messi responded in the 35th minute with a powerful shot into the top corner, leveling the match at 1-1 and igniting Inter Miami's resurgence.Diario AS+1Reuters+1mlssoccer

Building on this momentum, Messi assisted Noah Allen in the 61st minute, who found the net after a chaotic sequence, bringing the aggregate score to 2-2. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when Messi converted a penalty, securing a 3-1 lead in the match and a 3-2 advantage on aggregate.

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This victory propels Inter Miami into the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup, where they will face the winner of the Vancouver Whitecaps and Pumas UNAM matchup.

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For a visual highlight of Messi's equalizing goal, you can watch the following video:

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