In a Major League Soccer match on April 23, 2026, Inter Miami defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Luis Suarez opened his scoring account for Miami with a goal in the 35th minute, while Lionel Messi was held scoreless despite several attempts.
Miami took an early lead through a goal by Robert Taylor in the 12th minute. Suarez doubled the advantage with a clinical finish from close range. Real Salt Lake pulled one back in the 68th minute through Anderson Julio, but Miami held on for the victory.
Messi, who has been dealing with a minor injury, played the full 90 minutes but was unable to find the net. The win keeps Miami in contention for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
