Lionel Messi scored a superb double, Inter Miami came from behind to reach the final

(Dan Tri) - On the day he returned to the team, Lionel Messi scored a double to help Inter Miami come from behind to win 3-1 against Orlando City to qualify for the Leagues Cup final.

After a long layoff due to a muscle injury, Messi returned to the Inter Miami squad for the Leagues Cup semi-final against Orlando City. With El Pulga in the squad, the Florida team played with great confidence.

They dominated the game from the opening whistle. In the first minutes of the match, Luis Suarez had a dangerous shot but the ball went wide of the post. Orlando City also showed danger with lightning counter-attacks.

After returning from injury, Messi shone to help Inter Miami reach the Leagues Cup final (Photo: Getty).

In the 24th minute, striker Angulo ran down alone to face the goalkeeper but for some reason, this player unfortunately missed the shot.

In the 31st minute, it was Suarez's turn to have a classy move, before launching a left-footed shot into the far corner but the ball missed the goal by a hair.

Both teams continued to create dangerous chances in the first half but could not capitalize. In the extra time, Orlando City broke the deadlock. Inter Miami's defense fumbled, allowing Marco Pasalic to score past goalkeeper Ustari.

In the second half, Inter Miami attacked more strongly. Once again, Messi's superstar class showed the difference. In the 73rd minute, the referee awarded Inter Miami a penalty when David Brekalo committed a foul in the penalty area. Not only that, the Orlando City defender was also sent off.

On the 11m mark, Messi successfully executed, leveling the score 1-1. Not stopping there, in the 87th minute, Messi broke straight into the opponent's penalty area, before coordinating with Jordi Alba. Finally, the Argentine superstar launched a decisive shot, raising the score to 2-1.

Messi has the chance to help Inter Miami lift the Leagues Cup title for the second time (Photo: Getty).

Orlando City were forced to attack with one less player and they showed their mistake. In the 90+1 minute, Segovia coordinated with Suarez, before finishing against Orlando City, sealing a 3-1 victory for Inter Miami.

Inter Miami have thus reached the Leagues Cup final. Their opponent is the winner of the Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy match. Inter Miami has won this tournament once in the past in 2023.

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