Lionel Messi suffered a minor muscle injury in his right leg during the game against Necaxa in the second round of the League Cup. He has been out of action since, but Inter Miami managed to win their subsequent matches. Ahead of their clash with LA Galaxy, Messi’s status remains uncertain—he may start playing, or he may be sidelined.

Even without hitting his top form, Lionel Messi made a significant impact by scoring a crucial goal against LA Galaxy. Inter Miami’s star performance not only highlights his skill but also nudges him closer to securing another prestigious MLS award.

Messi made his injury return, scoring a game-deciding goal in the 84th minute, Jordi Alba (43’) and Luis Suarez (89’) also scored goals, and Inter Miami beat the defending MLS Cup champion L.A. Galaxy 3-1 at Chase Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Despite a disastrous MLS regular season, the LA Galaxy has an opportunity to redeem part of the year by winning Leagues Cup.

The Inter Miami star Lionel Messi set a record in the match against the Los Angeles Galaxy that not even Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved.

Get ready for a Leagues Cup clash as LA Galaxy faces Santos in group-stage play. Match preview, start time, and how to watch.

Lionel Messi delivered another breathtaking performance against LA Galaxy, showcasing his brilliance for Inter Miami and etching his name deeper into football history with a milestone that no other player has touched.

The Los Angeles Galaxy faced a trio of Mexican La Liga teams over the course of two weeks during Phase One of the 2025 Leagues Cup. The defending MLS Cup champions made quick work of two of those three opponents.