Messi’s Club World Cup record exposes Real Madrid’s struggles

Lionel Messi continues to showcase his brilliance. Simply final night time, he scored a brace in Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution, securing the group’s second consecutive win since getting back from the FIFA Membership World Cup. The Argentine star is in unbelievable type, having scored in 4 straight MLS matches.

Inter Miami reached the Spherical of 16 within the Membership World Cup however was unable to get previous powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, falling 4-0. Nonetheless, Messi’s particular person efficiency stood out. In response to stats portal SofaScore, he earned a match ranking of seven.6 — one of many highest on the pitch.

That robust ranking contrasts sharply with the efficiency of Actual Madrid gamers, who struggled mightily in opposition to PSG within the event’s semifinal. The reigning Champions League winners dominated Los Blancos, handing them a 4-0 defeat. Not a single Actual Madrid participant reached a ranking of seven.0 within the SofaScore evaluations, with Kylian Mbappé being the very best of the bunch at simply 6.8. In different phrases, Messi’s displaying in opposition to PSG outshone each single Actual Madrid participant.

Membership World Cup spotlight: Messi’s free-kick aim

In the course of the Membership World Cup, Messi additionally made headlines with a clutch free-kick aim within the 2-1 win over Porto, serving to Inter Miami clinch its spot within the knockout spherical. That aim proved pivotal — and one other reminder that, irrespective of his age, Messi’s impression on the sport stays unmatched.

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From magical free kicks to decisive finishes, Messi continues to be the difference-maker wherever he performs.