Mascherano praises the most unknown facet of Leo Messi that was key to thrashing Nashville

Lionel Messi continues to make history with Inter Miami after they beat Nashville 4-0 to qualify for the next round of the MLS playoffs , which the team had never reached in its entire history. The Argentine striker scored two goals and was very active, so much so that his coach, Javier Mascherano , was full of praise for him in the post-match press conference.

With a brace from Messi and another from Tadeo Allnede, the Miami team managed to win and advance to the next round, something that had been very difficult for them and that last season they could not achieve after being eliminated by Atlante United, so there was a lot of pressure on Messi and company.

Mascherano applauds Messi's unknown facet

After the match, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano valued the victory and explained that there was great pressure to advance to the next round and that the team knew how to handle it in the best possible way to meet expectations.

" Last year's elimination had lingered in the air and there was that fear that it could happen again, so I'm very happy with the victory," explained the Argentine coach.

Seeing him press like he did today at 38 years old is amazing. What Messi brings with the ball is well known, but what he did today without the ball was really incredible

Mascherano, highlighted his star player, Lionel Messi, who not only scored two goals, but also excelled in a new facet that was praised by his coach. " I must congratulate Messi on his performance, because he was the first to lead us in the high pressing . To see him press like he did today at 38 years of age is amazing. What Messi brings with the ball is well known, but what he did today without the ball was really incredible."

The new record Lionel Messi reached

At 38 years of age, Lionel Messi continues to score goals and make history with his teams. However, if there is one thing the Argentine is very good at besides scoring goals, it is providing assists to his teammates. The Argentine stands out for his ability to create space and enable others, and now he has reached an incredible figure.

After the match against Nashville, Messi reached the figure of 400 assists in his entire career , something unprecedented and which confirms the important role he plays on the field and how well he understands his teammates.

After qualifying, Inter Miami is already focusing on its next opponent, FC Cincinnati, a team that already beat them in the regular season, but now it will be different, as with Messi in full swing, anything can happen.