Luis Suarez’s hat-trick and Lionel Messi’s extraordinary five assists and a goal propelled a dominant Inter Miami to a resounding 6-2 victory over the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Inter Miami, trailing 1-0 at halftime, staged a remarkable comeback led by substitute Matias Rojas, who scored two goals in the second half.
The victory was a stark contrast to their 4-0 defeat to the Red Bulls earlier in the season.
Messi’s five assists in the second half set a new MLS record, showcasing his exceptional playmaking ability alongside former Barcelona teammate Suarez.
Suarez, despite lacking pace, demonstrated his clinical finishing with a hat-trick, bringing his total to 10 goals in 11 league games for Miami.
While the opening half lacked the explosiveness Miami owners Jorge Mas and David Beckham had envisioned, a halftime change by coach Gerardo Martino sparked a resurgence.
Rojas, introduced in the second half, made an immediate impact by scoring within three minutes of coming on.
Inter Miami’s second-half onslaught saw Messi and Suarez combining effortlessly, with Messi’s precise passing unlocking the New York defense.
Suarez’s hat-trick was a testament to his lethal instincts in front of goal.
Despite New York’s late consolation goal from a penalty by Emil Forsberg, the match belonged to Inter Miami, who showcased their attacking prowess in spectacular fashion.
