Messi came through in the clutch, scoring a crucial goal in the 92nd minute to help lead Inter Miami to a narrow victory over the LA Galaxy in the second round of the US Professional Championship.

After a successful 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake in the MLS, Inter Miami was feeling confident and looking forward to their next match against LA Galaxy. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned for the team from Florida State.

Just when it seemed like defeat was looming, Messi scored a last-minute goal to salvage a 1-1 draw. While it may not have been the ideal outcome, securing a tie on the LA Galaxy’s turf isn’t all bad news for David Beckham’s team. The home team, LA Galaxy, came out with energy and ambition. In the 11th minute, they were given a chance to take the lead with a penalty kick after Busquets committed a foul on Paintsil in the box. Unfortunately, Riqui Puig couldn’t get past goalkeeper Callender from the penalty spot.

In the next few moments, LA Galaxy dominated the game against their opponents, but Inter Miami’s goalie Callender put up a great performance in the first half by keeping a clean sheet. Despite Messi’s impressive play, he struggled to break through the opposition’s defense.

The second half saw LA Galaxy continue their strong performance, eventually scoring in the 75th minute thanks to Delgado’s precise cross to Joveljic. Inter Miami managed to avoid further goals and even had a numerical advantage when Delgado received a second yellow card in the 87th minute.

Inter Miami put intense pressure on LA Galaxy’s goal in the final minutes of the game, with Messi coming through as the hero by scoring a goal after a rebound with Alba. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, highlighting the competitive nature of both teams.

Inter Miami currently sits comfortably at the top of the MLS Eastern standings with four points from two games. Nevertheless, their lead is precarious as they could easily be overtaken by teams playing their matches later on.