"Golden boot winner Messi, who signed a new contract until the end of the 2028 season this week, headed in Luis Suarez's cross to open the scoring in the 19th minute of the best-of-three tie and slotted them 3-0 in front in the 96th minute after goalkeeper Joe Willis spilled a routine delivery."
""We've won the first game, but this is just the beginning and now it's time to rest well and start preparing for Saturday's [return] match, which will also be a very tough game because our opponents have great players who can hurt you," said Mascherano."
"Tadeo Allende headed in Ian Fray's cross for the second goal in the 62nd minute, with Hany Mukhtar's spectacular free-kick during second-half added time only a consolation for Nashville."
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat Nashville 3-1 at home in the 2025 MLS playoffs. Messi had taken time out from training with a back complaint during the week before the match. Messi opened the scoring with a header from Luis Suarez's cross in the 19th minute and sealed the win in stoppage time after a goalkeeper spill. Tadeo Allende scored the second goal in the 62nd minute. Nashville's Hany Mukhtar added a spectacular free-kick in second-half added time as a consolation. Miami will prepare for the return leg while wary of strong opposition.
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