Lionel Messi made a triumphant return to Inter Miami's lineup, showcasing his brilliance with a goal and an assist in a 3-1 victory over Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 matchup. The Argentine superstar wasted no time in making an impact, setting up former Barcelona teammate Luis Suárez for the opening goal in the eighth minute.
Messi then added to the lead with a goal of his own in the first half, giving Inter Miami a comfortable 2-0 advantage early in the match. Despite being substituted out in the 50th minute, Messi's contributions were pivotal as Robert Taylor extended the lead with a goal in the 63rd minute.
