This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Opportunity’—LA Galaxy Making Most of Leagues Cup Despite Dismal Season. If there was a team that needed the 2025 Leagues Cup the most, it was the LA Galaxy.

Messi made his injury return, scoring a game-deciding goal in the 84th minute, Jordi Alba (43’) and Luis Suarez (89’) also scored goals, and Inter Miami beat the defending MLS Cup champion L.A. Galaxy 3-1 at Chase Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Despite a disastrous MLS regular season, the LA Galaxy has an opportunity to redeem part of the year by winning Leagues Cup.

It was an uninspiring performance by all accounts, but Messi magic bailed them out late and they took all three points

Even without hitting his top form, Lionel Messi made a significant impact by scoring a crucial goal against LA Galaxy. Inter Miami’s star performance not only highlights his skill but also nudges him closer to securing another prestigious MLS award.

Lionel Messi wouldn't be denied for long. The Argentine superstar had missed numerous scoring chances in his return from injury Saturday night against the LA Galaxy, but in the match's waning minutes,

CARSON, Calif. — It's been a long, slow tumble since that 7-1-1 start solidly positioned the LA Galaxy behind their archrivals LAFC atop the Western Conference, a chronicle of inconsistency that ...

Lionel Messi delivered another breathtaking performance against LA Galaxy, showcasing his brilliance for Inter Miami and etching his name deeper into football history with a milestone that no other player has touched.