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25 Feb 2024 23:47-05:00

VIDEO: From La Masia to LA! Barcelona icons Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba combine to save Inter Miami in draw with Galaxy

Jordi Alba-to-Lionel-Messi is a combination that we've seen plenty over the years, but Inter Miami will be glad to have seen it again in Los Angeles.

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Down a goal in the final moments of Sunday's clash with the LA Galaxy, Jordi Alba set up a crucial Lionel Messi equalizer in the 92nd minute. The strike was Messi's first of the season, and it sealed an unlikely draw for a Miami team that had been totally outplayed up to that point.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Miami were largely second-best throughout Sunday's match, with Messi and Alba's former Barcelona teammate Riqui Puig running the show. The Spanish midfielder saw an early penalty saved by Drake Callender, but was otherwise unstoppable as he dominated all night long.
Messi, though, made the difference, as he usually does, helping Miami make it four points from their first two matches of the season.

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WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?
Inter Miami will now turn their focus toward a massive rivalry matchup as they prepare to host Florida rivals Orlando City on Saturday. After that, the club will begin its run through the CONCACAF Champions Cup.