In a Major League Soccer (MLS) match, Inter Miami and NY Red Bulls faced off in an intense battle. Both teams put up a fierce fight, with impressive skills and moments of brilliance on display. Red Bulls took an early lead with a goal from their striker, but Inter Miami quickly responded with an equalizer just before halftime. The second half saw both teams pushing for a winning goal, but neither could find the back of the net. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams leaving the field with a point each..
Lionel Messi has dominated some of soccer’s most elite leagues, and he made his grand entrance to Major League Soccer in incredible fashion.
He has ignited Inter Miami CF in his short time with the team, appearing in non-league play and leading the club to the Leagues Cup title earlier this month. The trophy is Inter Miami’s first championship since David Beckham established the team in 2020. The Argentinian superstar scored 10 goals in the tournament and won the best player award.
With a 1-0 lead, Messi came on as a substitute in the 60th minute for his first MLS regular season game. He game the crowd a show, as just before time ended, he scored after setting up a beautiful pass to give his squad an insurance goal to secure a win.
HOW TO WATCH:Lionel Messi, Inter Miami face New York Red Bulls in MLS game
Inter Miami is in the bottom of the MLS standings and this is their first step toward climbing into a playoff spot.
Messi scores, Inter Miami takes 2-0
The Messi magic continues.
After a missed set piece, Messi was able to get inside the box and delivered an insane pass to Benjamin Cremaschi, who gave it back to Messi with a wide open net, allowing the Argentinian to score his first official MLS goal in the 89th minute, capping off a perfect night for Inter Miami.
Times Square celebrates Messi’s goal
Saturday’s match was available to watch in Times Square, as a crowd gathered to see Messi makes his regular season debut. Once he scored, the crowd celebrated in the landmark.
Messi takes a set piece
Messi was right in his sweet spot to score shot outside the box in the 86th minutes, but New York’s Jorge Cabezas had no choice but to pull him down, drawing a yellow card.
Messi took a set piece just but it hit the wall of defenders.
Inter Miami offense stalling with Messi
People were probably expecting Messi magic once he entered the match, but the chance for the him to put one in the back of the net have been tough.
Messi has gotten some touches, including in the box, but he and teammates haven’t been able to get a rhythm to create a scoring chance. Messi has been heavily marked in the 20 minutes he’s been on the field, but his team still holds a 1-0 lead. New York has been unable to convert any shots.
Tata Martino makes another change
After 10 minutes of Messi being on the field, Martino made another change, bringing Benjamin Cremaschi in for Facundo Farías.
Messi enters as substitute in 60th minute
Fans paid hundreds to see Messi make his MLS regular season debut, and it took awhile, but it paid off.
Messi entered the match in the 60th minute for Leonardo Campana, marking his first MLS action with his squad up 1-0.
Sergio Busquets and DeAndre Yedlin also entered for David Ruíz and Robert Taylor.
New York Red Bulls ramp up attack
No goals for New York to start the second half, but it’s developed several chances as Inter Miami looks out of sorts on the defensive end. Andrés Reyes and Daniel Edelman each got a shot off, but Miami goalie Drake Callender was able to block each shot. Tom Barlow got a clear shot inside the box, but Callender used all of his body to block the shot and keep New York off the board.
The Red Bulls have spent a majority of the first 10 minutes of the half on the offensive end.
Messi begins to warm up
No Messi to start the second half, but the soccer star started to warm up as the half began, indicating he could come in as a substitute.
Second half substitutions
New York made some moves to its lineup to start the second half, with Peter Stroud coming in for Dru Yearwood and Tom Barlow on for Elias Manoel.
Halftime: Inter Miami 1, New York Red Bulls 0
Diego Gómez’s goal is the difference on the scoreboard at halftime as Inter Miami leads 1-0 as both teams head into the locker room.
Inter Miami had 55% of possession in the first half, with three shots. The New York Red Bulls have five shots, none of which were on goal.
VAR takes away NY Red Bulls penalty
It looked like New York would get its chance to tie it up after a handball was called on David Ruíz in the box. The play went to VAR review, which saw the ball hit his shoulder. The penalty shot was taken away, ending the chance to get on the board for the Red Bulls.
Diego Gómez scores, Inter Miami takes the lead
After the Red Bulls missed an easy shot, Inter Miami didn’t miss their opportunity.
After a deflected free kick, Noah Allen delivered a perfect cross in the middle of the box for Diego Gómez, who had a clear shot on goal and hit the back of the bottom right net to take the lead in the 37th minute.
It was almost a second goal not too long after getting on the scoreboard, as Leonardo Campana went for an acrobatic left-footed shot in the box in the 41st minute, but was saved by goalie Carlos Coronel.
Teams trade yellow cards
Each team drew a foul early on in the match, as the Red Bulls’ Cameron Harper was handed a yellow for a foul that resulted in a Inter Miami set piece. In the 20th minute, Tomás Avilés was given a yellow card for a hard foul. New York was able to get a set piece just outside the box, but it went straight into the Miami wall.
Inter Miami taking early control of possession
More than 12 minutes into the match and Inter Miami has had the majority of the possession. No shot for either squad yet, but Jordi Alba nearly got one off inside the box.
Kickoff
The action is underway from Red Bull Arena!
Is Messi starting?
The starting XI does not feature Messi, as the Argentinian will start Saturday’s match on the bench. He could come in as a substitute later in the match.
Inter Miami starting XI
Martino will go with a 5-4-1 formation for Saturday’s match:
- Goalkeeper: Drake Callender
- Robert Taylor
- Tomás Avilés
- Kamal Miller
- Noah Allen
- Jordi Alba
- Diego Gómez
- Dixon Arroyo
- David Ruíz
- Facundo Farías
- Leonardo Campana
New York Red Bulls starting XI
Manager Troy Lesesne will go with a 4-5-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Carlos Coronel
- John Tolkin
- Sean Nealis
- Andrés Reyes
- Cameron Harper
- Luquinhas
- Dru Yearwood
- Daniel Edelman
- Frankie Amaya
- Omir Fernandez
- Elias Manoel
Inter Miami vs. New York Red Bulls announcers
Apple TV will have its lead announcing crew on the call, with Jake Zivin serving as play-by-play announcer with Taylor Twellman as lead analyst. Katie Witham will be the sideline reporter.
How to watch Messi, Inter Miami vs. New York Red Bulls tonight
The match between Inter Miami and the New York Red Bulls starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.
The Inter Miami-New York Red Bulls game can be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Is Messi playing vs. New York Red Bulls?
Inter Miami CF head coach Tata Martino has not given an answer as to if Lionel Messi will play in Saturday’s game against the New York Red Bulls.
“Leo and many other players are reaching an important physical limit and from this point forward, we will have to evaluate how we approach these next three games,” he said, per the Miami Herald.
Messi, who was visibly fatigued during the U.S. Open Cup semifinal on Wednesday, did travel with the team to face New York. Martino said he would have a better idea on Messi’s availability after Friday’s training session.
Inter Miami has played four games — three road matches — in 12 days. Their upcoming schedule features two cross-country trips, from New York back to Miami and then to Los Angeles to face LAFC.
Watch: Messi arrives at Red Bull Arena
Inter Miami teases Messi will play
There’s a ton of speculation as to whether Messi will play Saturday, but his club’s social media account teased an appearance with a picture of his kit hanging in the locker room.
MLS standings
Despite the recent success Inter Miami has had with Messi, the club has yet to play a MLS regular season game with him on the roster. The team sits in last place in MLS with 18 points this season and a record of 5-14-3. They’ll be taking on a New York Red Bulls team that sits in the 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points with a record of 7-9-8.
Watch Messi in Times Square
New York City is fully embracing “Messimania.”
With Messi coming to the tri-state area, the match between Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls will be broadcasted in Times Square, giving tourists and residents a chance to watch Messi play in his first MLS regular season game. The game will be broadcasted across a giant screen outside of the Marriott Marquis.
Soccer GOAT meets tennis GOAT
Two sports legends are in New York City this weekend, and they had a chance to catch up.
Messi and tennis star Novak Djokovic smiled for a photo together, as the tennis star is in New York for the US Open, which is set to begin Monday.
“”Crack! Great pleasure to see you and talk to you. As always, I wish good luck and health to you and your family,” Djokovic said on Instagram.
Lionel Messi made his grand entrance to Major League Soccer (MLS) in incredible fashion, leading Inter Miami CF to win the Leagues Cup title. He scored 10 goals in the tournament and won the best player award. In his first MLS regular season game, Messi came on as a substitute and scored to secure a win for Inter Miami. The match was celebrated in Times Square as Messi made his debut. Inter Miami is currently in the bottom of the MLS standings, but Messi’s arrival brings hopes of climbing into a playoff spot.
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