{"id":111319,"date":"2026-04-18T19:56:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T22:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/video-lionel-messi-brace-leads-inter-miamis-victory-vs-colorado-rapids-in-mls-clash\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T19:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T22:56:51","slug":"video-lionel-messi-brace-leads-inter-miamis-victory-vs-colorado-rapids-in-mls-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/video-lionel-messi-brace-leads-inter-miamis-victory-vs-colorado-rapids-in-mls-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: Lionel Messi brace leads Inter Miami’s victory vs Colorado Rapids in MLS clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Following the disappointing start of the 2026 ML<\/strong>S season, Javier Mascherano stepped down from Inter Miami<\/strong><\/a>, leaving head coach Guillermo Hoyos in charge of the team. Shortly after his departure, they now face Colorado Rapids, seeking a victory to end their negative run. While they have been dominated, Messi<\/a> has already put them ahead, scoring a key penalty to open the scoring in the first minutes of the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a foul on Yannick Bright<\/strong>, the Herons strongly appealed for a penalty, prompting the referee to consult VAR. Following the review, the foul was awarded inside the box, with Joshua Atencio shown a yellow card. Taking responsibility from the spot, Messi struck a well-placed shot to score the opening goal and give his side the early advantage, beating Colorado Rapids<\/a>\u2018 Zack Steffen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite trailing, Colorado Rapids have shown an impressive attacking presence, emerging as the more proactive side in possession<\/strong> and consistently posing a forward threat. They have applied a high press and demonstrated a well-developed connection. As a result, Inter Miami continue to struggle<\/strong> against an opponent that appears capable of finding an equalizer and exposing the team\u2019s ongoing issues.<\/p>\n

After conceding two goals to the Colorado Rapids in the second half, the Herons managed to turn the game around, thanks once again to Lionel Messi. <\/strong>Following a pass from Rodrigo De Paul from midfield, the veteran received the ball on the right wing, dribbled past three defenders, and fired a powerful shot<\/strong> past Zack Steffen once again.<\/p>\n

Germ\u00e1n Berterame struggles to adapt with Messi at Inter Miami<\/h2>\n

At the start of 2026, Inter Miami CF<\/strong> pursued the signing of Germ\u00e1n Berterame<\/strong>, aiming for him to replace Luis Su\u00e1rez in the short term. After paying \u20ac12.6M to CF Monterrey from Liga MX, the Mexican forward arrived in MLS<\/a> with high expectations. While he managed to score an important header against Colorado Rapids, he has yet to fully adapt to playing alongside Lionel Messi, exposing a clear lack of understanding on the pitch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Is Lionel Messi playing today? Confirmed lineups for Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami in MLS clash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Alongside Luis Su\u00e1rez, Mateo Silvetti, and Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi has developed strong on-field chemistry, showing fluidity and consistently creating space for one another. However, Germ\u00e1n Berterame has managed just two goals and one assist in 10 matches for Inter Miami CF, lacking a clear connection with the Argentine.<\/strong> As a result, he has struggled to find space and contribute to the team\u2019s collective play.<\/p>\n

Far from there being any issue between them, Lionel Messi has shown himself to be highly supportive of Germ\u00e1n Berterame<\/strong>, meaning their on-field connection could improve over time. After investing a significant fee in the Mexican, head coach Guillermo Hoyos now faces the key task of developing that chemistry<\/strong> and establishing them as the new attacking partnership, as Luis Su\u00e1rez under contract only until December 2026 and expected to move on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n