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Lionel Messi Scores Twice, Adds Assist to Propel Inter Miami to 3-0 Victory over Atlanta United
Messi added two second-half goals and an assist as Inter Miami moved to 15 regular-season wins.
On Saturday, Lionel Messi scored twice in four minutes during the second half to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Mexico striker Germán Berterame opened the scoring just before halftime, assisted by Messi and Luis Suárez, establishing Miami's control against the struggling Atlanta side.
With 25 goals and 15 assists this season, Messi became the first player in league history to record at least 15 helpers in three consecutive seasons.
Despite a late penalty goal from Fafá Picault, the loss leaves Atlanta United in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, facing an uphill battle to qualify for the postseason.
Inter Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference, extending a three-game winning streak under new coach Cristian 'Kily' González before facing the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
On the morning of October 18th, Messi shone brightly as he scored a brace to help Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United 3-1 away from home in Round 30 of MLS. With this victory, the Argentine superstar set a record for scoring and assisting in 14 consecutive matches.