Inter Miami successfully rebounded from their recent exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup by delivering a convincing 4-1 defeat to the New York Red Bulls. The Herons established a commanding 3-1 lead by halftime, thanks to goals from Fafa Picault and Luis Suarez. For Suarez, this goal was particularly significant as it ended a scoring drought stretching back nine matches, a positive sign for the team moving forward. Coach Javier Mascherano had emphasized the necessity for the squad to perform as a unit beyond just Lionel Messi, and while that was evident in the first half, the Argentine superstar still played a crucial role.
In the second half, Messi combined with Telasco Segovia for Miami`s fourth goal. Although the Red Bulls` defending contributed to the opportunity, the goal was a clear demonstration of the superb understanding between Messi and Segovia. Segovia received the ball near the penalty area and immediately passed it back to Messi. The Argentine maestro then subtly shifted, returned the ball to Segovia, and continued his run into the box. Showing great chemistry, Segovia executed a first-time flick back to Messi, who finished clinically, leaving goalkeeper Carlos Coronel with no chance.
While Messi frequently makes defenders look lost, this goal perfectly encapsulated Inter Miami`s desired style of play: attacking with freedom and high tempo. They had struggled to implement this approach in recent fixtures against Vancouver and the Columbus Crew. Although the Red Bulls are not currently at the same level as those teams, securing a dominant win like this on Saturday was vital for getting back on track. The team`s focus now shifts to replicating this performance when they face Minnesota United, a strong opponent from the Western Conference, on May 10.
