Overview
- Inter Miami routed second-seeded FC Cincinnati 4-0 in the Eastern Conference semi-final in Ohio.
- Lionel Messi headed the opener in the 19th minute before supplying three assists to cap the win.
- The haul brings Messi to 12 goals or assists in these playoffs after four games, a record according to Le Parisien.
- Miami will face New York City FC in the Eastern final after NYCFC beat Philadelphia 1-0, with the match scheduled for Saturday.
- Coach Javier Mascherano praised an "almost perfect" performance as Miami moved within two wins of the MLS title.