Inter Miami entered the match against Real Salt Lake with a strong desire to claim their first regular-season victory at their new venue, Nu Stadium. The team has shown resilience lately, not losing since Guillermo Hoyos took over as interim head coach. Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake has been performing well this season, sitting fifth in the Western Conference with only one loss prior to this match.
On April 22, 2026, at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, Inter Miami faced Real Salt Lake. Lionel Messi started the match, adding excitement for fans eager to see him shine. The match unfolded with both teams displaying their tactical strengths but ultimately led to a breakthrough for Inter Miami.
Rodrigo De Paul scored the first goal for Inter Miami in the 82nd minute. This crucial moment shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Miami. Just a minute later, Luis Suárez added another goal, sealing the victory at 2-0. The goals highlighted the impact of experienced players on the field.
Guillermo Hoyos expressed his satisfaction post-match. “I would have loved to see Leo score a goal, or two, or even three, given the numerous chances he had,” he said. His comments reflected both pride in his team’s performance and acknowledgment of Messi’s potential impact.
Rodrigo De Paul praised Suárez’s contribution as well. “Suárez is truly exceptional. It’s evident in the manner in which he scored his goal,” he stated. This sentiment underscores how vital these seasoned players are for Inter Miami’s success.
Despite this loss, Real Salt Lake has had a solid start to their season. They remain competitive in the Western Conference standings with 16 points. Their only loss prior to this match was against Vancouver Whitecaps. Pablo Mastroeni will need to regroup his squad quickly as they look ahead.
Observers noted that Inter Miami’s unbeaten run now stretches to six matches in MLS. They also highlighted that this victory marks two away wins for them within five days—an impressive feat under pressure.
Next up for Inter Miami is a matchup against New England Revolution. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if they can continue their winning streak and build on this momentum.
