R. De Paul

Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suárez scored two spectacular goals one minute apart late in the second half to help Inter Miami beat Real Salt Lake 2-0.

Inter Miami took the lead against Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer thanks to goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez. Inter Miami grabbed the advantage late in their Matchday 9 clash against Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. First it was Rodrigo De Paul, and moments later Luis Suarez doubled the lead. Until the 82nd minute, the Herons had been unable to break the deadlock and, in fact, looked closer to conceding than scoring. The hosts had several chances on the counterattack, and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair played a key role with multiple saves. In that context, the opener arrived through De Paul. The Argentine midfielder received a short pass from Telasco Segovia off a corner kick and had enough time to set himself before unleashing a stunning right-footed strike that flew into the top-left corner past goalkeeper Rafael Cabral, who had no chance to stop it. That goal put Inter Miami ahead in a match that had not been easy for them, and one that gave little indication of such an outcome. But from that moment on, the game shifted, and everything changed. Oh my Rodrigo De Paul! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/sKIZBIij16 — Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 23, 2026 Luis Suarez scores another stunning goal After De Paul’s goal, Real Salt Lake barely had time to regroup before conceding again. Just over a minute after play resumed, Suarez made it 2-0. The Uruguayan forward had come on as a substitute for Tadeo Allende and had been on the field for only eight minutes when he received a pass from German Berterame inside the box and fired a powerful left-footed shot into the back of the net. Luis Suárez banger! Miami is rolling! 😱 pic.twitter.com/zwbaHNdOta — Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 23, 2026 Inter Miami move closer to top of Eastern Conference Wednesday’s win over Real Salt Lake marked Inter Miami’s second victory since Guillermo Hoyos took over as head coach following Javier Mascherano’s resignation. Those back-to-back positive results in just a few days have helped the team climb the standings. The Herons now sit second in the Eastern Conference with 18 points, just one behind leaders Nashville SC and three ahead of New England Revolution. However, both teams still have to play their Matchday 9 fixtures, meaning those gaps could change in the coming days.

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Utah for tonight’s clash between Real Salt Lake and Inter Miami has sent ticket prices soaring, making it the most expensive game of the 2026 MLS season to date. Lionel Messi has been a symbol of growth for Major League Soccer since his arrival, while also providing a golden opportunity for rival franchises to capitalize on the attention he generates wherever Inter Miami travels. As the latest proof of the Messi effect, the upcoming visit to Real Salt Lake has become the most expensive ticket on the 2026 MLS calendar. Inter Miami are set to travel to Utah for their ninth game of the 2026 MLS season, the second under new head coach Guillermo Hoyos following Javier Mascherano’s dismissal. With America First Field offering just 21,000 seats, the limited availability combined with the draw of Messi’s presence has sent ticket prices soaring. According to Miami Herald‘s Michelle Kaufman, citing data from TickPick, the average purchase price for a ticket to the Real Salt Lake vs. Inter Miami match sits at $468. The cheapest available ticket is listed at $419, nearly 14 times the price of Real Salt Lake’s upcoming home game against the Portland Timbers, which can be had for as little as $28. Beyond being the most expensive MLS game of the 2026 season, the match will also set a new record for the priciest ticket in Real Salt Lake’s history at home. The previous benchmark dated back to 2017, when Manchester United visited for a friendly and secured a 2-1 win, with the average ticket price for that occasion coming in at $148. Lionel Messi #10 and Rodrigo De Paul #7 of Inter Miami CF. Messi has already been at the center of two record-breaking attendance figures this season, first at the LA Memorial Coliseum for the MLS opener against LAFC and then at Empower Field at Mile High against the Colorado Rapids. In Utah, where the stadium’s limited capacity restricts access for fans eager to see him in person, it is the ticket prices rather than the attendance that are making history. Messi’s record vs Real Salt Lake The frenzy surrounding Inter Miami’s visit has been fueled in part by the fact that it will be Messi’s first trip to Utah to face Real Salt Lake in the MLS in nearly three years since his arrival in the league. The Argentine, however, already has a winning record against the Claret and Cobalt. The two sides have met just once, with the Herons claiming a 2-0 victory in the opening game of the 2024 MLS season at Chase Stadium. In that match, Messi set up Robert Taylor for the opening goal in the 39th minute. Heading into Saturday’s rematch, he will be looking to score his first goal against Real Salt Lake while also extending his remarkable run of seven goals in seven MLS matches this season. The connection ➡️ the finish💥 Last time vs. RSL. pic.twitter.com/rGB8o0vgPw — Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) April 21, 2026

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