Inter Miami CF secured a crucial 4-2 victory over CF Montréal, led by Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez's stunning performances.

What happened?

The match saw Messi open the scoring in the 27th minute with a brilliant left-footed strike from outside the box, following a smart ball recovery and assist from Sergio Busquets.

Inter Miami CF came into the match struggling, having won just once in their last eight games. But this time, at the Chase Stadium, their South American superstars stepped up to change the story.

Why it matters for Inter Miami CF

In the second half, 38-year-old Luis Suárez silenced critics and ended his scoring drought in style, netting twice in just three minutes—first in the 68th minute from a Messi cross and then in the 71st, capitalizing on a defensive error by Montréal.

Although CF Montréal got one back through Dante Sealy in the 74th minute, Messi quickly responded with his second of the night, completing a slick exchange with Suárez and finishing with a classy left-footed shot past the keeper.

What comes next?

Victor Loturi scored the final goal of the night for the Canadians, but it was too late to spark a comeback. Despite the important win, Inter Miami CF ended the match with serious concerns over the injuries sustained by Jordi Alba and Gonzalo Luján, with the Club World Cup just around the corner.

With this result, Inter Miami CF returns to winning form, led by the brilliance of Messi, now with eight league goals, and a rejuvenated Suárez, who added his third and fourth goals of the MLS campaign.