Messi’s Club World Cup record exposes Real Madrid’s struggles
Lionel Messi continues to showcase his brilliance. Just last night, he scored a brace in Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution, securing the team’s second consecutive win since returning from the FIFA Club World Cup. The Argentine star is in incredible form, having scored in four straight MLS matches.Inter Miami reached the Round of 16 in the Club World Cup but was unable to get past powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, falling 4-0. Still, Messi’s individual performance stood out. According to stats portal SofaScore, he earned a match rating of 7.6 — one of the highest on the pitch.That strong rating contrasts sharply with the performance of Real Madrid players, who struggled mightily against PSG in the tournament’s semifinal. The reigning Champions League winners dominated Los Blancos, handing them a 4-0 defeat. Not a single Real Madrid player reached a rating of 7.0 in the SofaScore evaluations, with Kylian Mbappé being the best of the bunch at just 6.8. In other words, Messi’s showing against PSG outshone every single Real Madrid player.During the Club World Cup, Messi also made headlines with a clutch free-kick goal in the 2-1 win over Porto, helping Inter Miami clinch its spot in the knockout round. That goal proved pivotal — and another reminder that, no matter his age, Messi’s impact on the game remains unmatched.see alsoLionel Messi makes MLS history with record-breaking brace in Inter Miami winFrom magical free kicks to decisive finishes, Messi continues to be the difference-maker wherever he plays.
