With Messi's 2 goals, Inter Miami defeated Orlando City in the classic and advanced to the Leagues Cup

Inter Miami once again rejoiced as the figure shone. In the 12th Clásico del Sol at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Lionel Messi scored twice and led his club to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City. The Argentine star's magic reappeared, and this time it was for his team's triumph in the American derby to advance to the League Cup round of 32.

The storm caused a delay in the match. The start had to be delayed because to persistent rain. As a result, the action began 1 hour and 35 minutes later than planned.

After that, Messi's second goal arrived. After seven minutes, the left-hander from Rosario scored on his own after receiving a fantastic ball and advancing into a tight space. He did not want to give the opposing goalkeeper a chance, so he struck with his left foot quickly and forcefully while unmarked. His fourth at Inter Miami, and another No. 10 goal. The Uruguayan César Araujo then matched Orland's position 10 minutes later.

South American goals kept coming, as Venezuelan Josef Martnez scored six minutes into the second half. The Orlando players spoke a lot about the infraction, and the striker converted the 2-1 penalty after receiving a wink from Messi.

Messi emerged to score it 3-1 after 25 minutes, giving Inter Miami the edge they were hoping for and giving them some piece of mind. He hammered it down and scored his fifth goal for the Miami club in only three games, this time on the right following a superb feed from Martnez inside the large area. This was the first match when all that was played.

Inter Miami has been counting its victories ever before Messi joined the team, and it kept up that trend right up to its derby against its biggest opponent in an effort to come closer to the Leagues Cup championship game. Like Messi, central midfielder Sergio Busquets started this match, while left-back Jordi Alba, a fellow Spaniard and former Barcelona player, came in the second half.

With the "10" in charge, the Garzas stopped an 11-game losing run in the United States League and made their League Cup debut with a heartbreaking 2-1 triumph over Cruz Azul, courtesy to a fantastic goal from a Messi free kick. The Argentine, who has now scored three goals in two games, contributed a goal and an assist to Inter Miami's 4-0 demolition of Atlanta United in the subsequent match.

Orlando won Group 2 of the South, while Inter Miami, the pink team, won Group 3 of the South. By accumulating five triumphs, his competitor overtakes Inter in the history of the Clásicos del Sol, who have now amassed four victories.

Orlando won Group 2 of the South, while Inter Miami, the pink team, won Group 3 of the South. By accumulating five triumphs, his competitor overtakes Inter in the history of the Clásicos del Sol, who have now amassed four victories.

The lowest-scoring club in the MLS East, Gerardo Tata Martino's squad, is having a terrific time in the League Cup and will play on Sunday against Dallas FC, who eliminated Mazatlán by defeating them 2-1.

If both teams advance to the quarterfinals, Inter Miami and Pachuca, the reigning Mexican champion, will be paired together on the Leagues Cup side of the draw.

Los Angeles FC, the American champion who, like Pachuca, shouldn't have competed in the group stage of the Leagues Cup, a competition between clubs from the MLS and the Mexican League, starts this year with a single match.

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