da dobrowin： Lionel Messi took aim at the MLS history books in a magnificent victory for Inter Miami against New York Red Bulls.

da blaze casino： What else is there to say about Lionel Messi? There's nothing new going on, really. It's what fans of this sport have been seeing for years. When Messi takes the field, it often ends in pure, unfiltered domination. MLS is, as expected, no different.

On Saturday, Messi made it seven consecutive games with a goal and, if that wasn't enough, he added five assists for good measure. That brings him 10 goals and 12 assists already. He's played in just eight matches.

Saturday's 6-2 win over the New York Red Bulls was the eighth match of Messi's season, and it was probably the most impressive yet. Just a month ago, these same Red Bulls blasted a Messi-less Miami 4-0 at Red Bull Arena. With the Argentine in the XI this time around, Miami were never going to let that happen again, but the beating they put on this very good Red Bull team was unprecedented.

Messi, of course, was the ringleader, but he wasn't alone. New signing Matias Rojas was fantastic, adding another layer to an Inter Miami team that already has plenty that can hurt you. Luis Suarez, too, was at his best, doing what he's always done: finish. Sergio Busquets ran the show, too, while the defense stood tall despite yet another early goal.

It all starts with Messi, though. When he's out there, Miami will always threaten to go nuclear. On Saturday, that's exactly what happened as Messi continued to destroy all in his path.

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Drake Callender (6/10):

Nothing he could do on the goal given the unlucky bounce off the post. Had a few good saves other than that, though.

Franco Negri (6/10):

Had one really good cross in the second half but, otherwise, was somewhat quiet. That isn't necessarily a bad thing given those around him, though!

Nicolas Freire (7/10):

Passed the ball away and swatted away plenty of Red Bull attacks. A good showing from the veteran defender.

Tomas Aviles (7/10):

Continues to get better. So close to scoring and was just as close to preventing the goal. Outside of those two big moments, was very, very solid.

Marcelo Weigandt (4/10):

Needed to do a bit better on the goal and conceded the late penalty. A rather poor performance, again.

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David Ruiz (6/10):

Had a few good moments on both sides of the ball, including one chance on goal that required a heroic play from John Tolkin. Was maybe a bit unfortunate to be hooked at half-time.

Sergio Busquets (7/10):

Played a few very good balls over the top. A typical game from the Barcelona legend.

Julian Gressel (6/10):

Scuffed one really good chance in the second half. Outside of that, was a bit too quiet.

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Robert Taylor (6/10):

By no means a bad game, but he was certainly overshadowed by his partners in the attack. Did play his part, though, in creating a few big chances.

Luis Suarez (9/10):

Nearly broke through once in the first half, but his lack of pace let him down. Was fantastic in the second though, as the Uruguayan scored three times while teeing up Messi's goal.

Lionel Messi (10/10):

There's nothing you can do to stop him, is there? One goal and five assists… they're videogame numbers. As good a game as a player can have, as Messi took control of the match in the purest of ways: by making it so easy for everyone around him.

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Matias Rojas (9/10):

Talk about a supersub! Scored an absolute screamer and then won the ball to set up Messi's goal just moments later. Then, as if that wasn't enough, he got a second goal of his own, too. If these are the types of contributions the newcomer can make, Miami are onto something.

Benjamin Cremaschi (6/10):

A good runout for Cremaschi, who is continuing to build towards full fitness. Didn't get on the ball enough but the key is just getting him minutes right now.

Yannick Bright (6/10):

Did well on the ball when he did have it, although it did help that the intensity waned as Miami piled it on.

Tata Martino (8/10):

It must be nice having Messi in the team, huh? Even so, Martino got it all right, mainly his decision to sub in Rojas, who really changed the game.