Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided three assists in the match Inter Miami - Cincinnati. Inter Miami thus qualified for the final of the Eastern Conference of MLS.

Lionel Messi had a remarkable performance in the semifinal match, leading Inter Miami to the club's first Eastern Conference final in history, with a convincing 4-0 victory against Cincinnati. Messi opened the scoring with a header in the 19th minute and continued to shine, providing three assists for the goals of Mateo Silvetti and Tadeo Allende.

Inter Miami will face Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference final, and the winner will advance to the MLS final against the winner of the Western Conference.