Messi shines as Miami clinch dominant 3-1 home victory over Sounders

Stellar performances from captain Messi and defender Alba - who scored a goal and dished out an assist each - and a goal from academy product Fray led Miami to victory on the evening at Chase Stadium

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Inter Miami returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-1 home win over Seattle Sounders.

Stellar performances from captain and Royal Caribbean Icon of the Match, Lionel Messi, and defender Jordi Alba - who scored a goal and dished out an assist each and a goal from Academy product Ian Fray led Miami to victory on the evening at Chase Stadium.

Miami got off to a quick start with Alba finding the opener early in the 12th minute. Bright recovered possession close to the halfway line to kickstart a counter. Messi subsequently picked up the ball and cleared his path before finding Alba on the left side, where the Spanish defender took a touch before finding the back of the net with a left-footed finish.

The goal took Alba's tally to three this regular season, while the assist was the 11th for Messi this league campaign, Miami reports.

Fray had a good chance to extend Miami's lead shortly after in the 16th minute, but his shot from the right end of the box following a precise pass from Messi was met by a save from Seattle's goalkeeper.