Inter Miami Dominates New York Red Bulls 4-1: Messi Scores!
Inter Miami showcased their attacking prowess in a commanding 4-1 victory against the New York Red Bulls on May 3, 2025. The match, held at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, saw Lionel Messi adding to the scoresheet, further solidifying Inter Miami's dominance in the MLS. Here's a comprehensive recap of the game.
Match Overview
The atmosphere was electric as Inter Miami took on the New York Red Bulls. The home side demonstrated superior teamwork and clinical finishing, leaving the Red Bulls struggling to keep up. The match featured goals from multiple Inter Miami players, including a notable strike from Lionel Messi.
Key Highlights
- Fafà Picault opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the 9th minute, assisted by Luis Suárez.
- Marcelo Weigandt extended the lead in the 30th minute following a VAR review.
- Luis Suárez added a third goal in the 39th minute, making it 3-0 before halftime.
- Eric Choupo-Moting pulled one back for the Red Bulls in the 43rd minute.
- Lionel Messi sealed the victory with a goal in the 67th minute, assisted by Telasco Segovia.
The goals were not the only highlights. The match saw a flurry of substitutions and yellow cards, reflecting the intensity of the competition. Inter Miami's strategic changes in the second half helped maintain their lead and control the game's tempo.
Match Summary
| ⚽ | ||
|---|---|---|
| Home | Inter Miami CF | 4 |
| Away | New York Red Bulls | 1 |
| Status | Full Time | |
| Venue | Chase Stadium | |
| City | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | |
| Date | Saturday May 03, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT |
Lineups
Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
| Inter Miami CF | Pos | New York Red Bulls | Pos | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Ustari, #19 | G | Carlos Coronel, #31 | G | ||
| Noah Allen, #32 | CD-L | Noah Eile, #3 | CD-L | ||
| Gonzalo Luján, #2 | CD-R | Sean Nealis, #15 | CD-R | ||
| Jordi Alba, #18 | LB | Omar Valencia, #5 | LB | ||
| Marcelo Weigandt, #57 | RB | Kyle Duncan, #6 | RB | ||
| Lionel Messi, #10 | AM | Emil Forsberg, #10 | AM | ||
| Yannick Bright, #42 | LM | Peter Stroud, #8 | LM | ||
| Sergio Busquets, #5 | RM | Felipe Carballo, #20 | RM | ||
| Luis Suárez, #9 | F | Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, #13 | F | ||
| Fafà Picault, #7 | AM-L | Wikelman Carmona, #19 | AM-L | ||
| Tadeo Allende, #21 | AM-R | Mohammed Sofo, #37 | AM-R |
Watch Messi's Goal
One of the most anticipated moments of the match was Lionel Messi's goal. Here's the highlight:
Lionel Messi's goal against New York Red Bulls (Credit: MLS/Reddit)
Match Events
A detailed timeline of the match events:
- 9': Goal! Inter Miami CF 1, New York Red Bulls 0. Fafá Picault (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot.
- 14': Yellow card – Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF).
- 30': Goal! Inter Miami CF 2, New York Red Bulls 0. Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF) right footed shot.
- 39': Goal! Inter Miami CF 3, New York Red Bulls 0. Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot.
- 43': Goal! Inter Miami CF 3, New York Red Bulls 1. Eric Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls) right footed shot.
- 45'+7': Halftime.
- 45': Substitution – Telasco Segovia replaces Tadeo Allende (Inter Miami CF).
- 52': Yellow card – Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls).
- 58': Substitution – Benjamín Cremaschi replaces Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF).
- 58': Substitution – Maximiliano Falcón replaces Marcelo Weigandt (Inter Miami CF).
- 63': Substitution – Dennis Gjengaar replaces Wiki Carmona (New York Red Bulls).
- 63': Substitution – Ronald Donkor replaces Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls).
- 67': Goal! Inter Miami CF 4, New York Red Bulls 1. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF) left footed shot.
- 70': Substitution – Julian Hall replaces Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls).
- 73': Substitution – Allen Obando replaces Fafá Picault (Inter Miami CF).
- 75': Yellow card – Sean Nealis (New York Red Bulls).
- 76': Substitution – Raheem Edwards replaces Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls).
- 76': Substitution – Wiktor Bogacz replaces Eric Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls).
- 77': Substitution – Federico Redondo replaces Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF).
Fan Attendance
The match drew a significant crowd, eager to witness Inter Miami's star-studded lineup in action. The vibrant atmosphere at Chase Stadium contributed to the excitement of the game.
Chase Stadium (Credit: MLSAwayFans/Reddit)
Post-Match Analysis
Inter Miami's cohesive play and effective substitutions proved too much for the New York Red Bulls. Lionel Messi's goal was a highlight, but the contributions from other players like Fafà Picault and Luis Suárez were equally crucial. The Red Bulls showed resilience with Choupo-Moting's goal but ultimately couldn't match Inter Miami's firepower.
For more details on the match, you can read the official recap on the New York Red Bulls website.
Red Bulls' Perspective
Despite the loss, the New York Red Bulls continue to focus on their strategies and player development. Peter Stroud's pre-match press conference offered insights into their preparation and mindset heading into the game. You can watch the full press conference here.
Peter Stroud's Prematch Press Conference (Credit: New York Red Bulls/YouTube)
Additionally, the Red Bulls added NYRB II Midfielder Andy Rojas to a short-term agreement ahead of the match. More details can be found here.
Andy Rojas (Credit: New York Red Bulls)