? Messi guides Miami to Conference Finals with dominant win vs Cincinnati

The 2025 MLS Playoffs continue tonight with all four Eastern Conference semi-finalists in action.

Here is what has gone down in tonight's matches thus far.

Inter Miami defeat Cincinnati 4-0 to reach MLS Conference Finals

Scorers: Messi 19', Silvetti 57', Allende 62', 74'

It took Lionel Messi less than 20 minutes to get on the scoresheet as he made a late run into the box for an unmarked, back-post header. The Argentinian now has six playoff goals this season, having played just four matches.

LIONEL MESSI LOVES A BIG GAME. ✨

What a move to open the scoring! // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/l0L3miaYYZ

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 23, 2025

While both sides created numerous first-half chances, Messi's goal proved the difference going into the break.

In the second-half, Silvetti doubled Miami's lead with a well-placed finish off an assist from Messi.

Five minutes later, Tadeo Allende made it three as Messi grabbed yet another assist with a deft through ball.

Then, Allende completed his brace thanks to a lovely, outside-of-the-foot assist from Lionel Messi.

Running riot in Cincy. ?

ANOTHER assist for Messi. ANOTHER finish from Allende. 4-0. // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/wWhhbQIKhN

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 23, 2025

With his goal and hat-trick of assists, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner sets a new league record for the most goal contributions in a single MLS postseason (12).

Ultimately, it was the Lionel Messi show once again as Inter Miami cruise to their first-ever Eastern Conference Finals. There, they will face the winner of Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC.

Still to come

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