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Jordi Alba Inter Miami

WATCH: Jordi Alba joins Lionel Messi on scoresheet as ex-Barcelona stars take over to guide Inter Miami past Philadelphia Union & into Leagues Cup final

  • Alba scored his first Inter Miami goal
  • Messi also on scoresheet in 4-1 win
  • Herons have booked place in Leagues Cup final

WHAT HAPPENED? The Inter Miami left-back scored his side's third goal of the first half to put them 3-0 up just before the half-time break. It came shortly after his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi scored a fantastic long-range goal of his own.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Miami have been in electric form ever since Messi's arrival from Paris Saint-Germain, and the Herons have now booked their place in the Leagues Cup final with a thumping 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union, who struggled to contain the visitors' ex-Barca contingent.

WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?: The Herons have booked their spot in the final of the Leagues Cup, where they will face Nashville on August 19 after their 2-0 victory over Monterrey.

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