New York Red Bulls brought an abrupt halt to Inter Miami's winning run with a disciplined 2-0 victory at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday. A first-half own goal from Casemiro and a stoppage-time strike by substitute Emil Forsberg secured all three points for the hosts, as Lionel Messi was unable to alter the outcome after being introduced from the bench in the second half. Lionel Messi Honored With 2026 Princess of Asturias Sports Award in Spain.

Inter Miami Lose 2-0

Final. https://t.co/yCaknTwQYN

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 24, 2026

Early Setback Disrupts Miami’s Rhythm

The hosts established an early advantage just seven minutes into the contest. Red Bulls applied sustained pressure in the opening exchanges, forcing Casemiro into a defensive error that resulted in the midfielder inadvertently steering the ball past goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.

Inter Miami struggled to establish their usual possession-heavy style during the opening period. Despite dominating possession overall, the visitors managed only a single shot on target across the 90 minutes as New York's backline effectively neutralised Luis Suarez and Germen Berterame. El Clasico 2026: Real Madrid Head Coach Jose Mourinho’s Head-to-Head Record Against Barcelona Ahead of La Liga Clash.

Lionel Messi Introduced in Second-Half Pursuit

Inter Miami head coach turned to Messi in the 55th minute, replacing Riquelme Fillipi in an effort to unlock the New York defence. Messi had not started the match following a mid-week trip to Spain to accept the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport.

The Argentine playmaker brought increased urgency to Miami's attacking movements, delivering a sequence of corner kicks and directing play from central areas. However, the Red Bulls held their shape, with Dylan Nealis and Tim Parker making decisive interventions to deny Miami clear-cut opportunities inside the penalty area. Cristiano Ronaldo Strikes as Al-Nassr Outclass Al-Faisaly 3-1 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.

Emil Forsberg Puts the Result Beyond Doubt

As Miami committed numbers forward during the closing stages, the Red Bulls capitalised on the counter-attack. In the 91st minute, Swedish international Emil Forsberg—who came on in the 84th minute—latched onto an incisive through ball from Cameron Harper to slot past St. Clair, confirming the 2-0 result.

The defeat leaves Inter Miami on 55 points from 31 regular-season matches (15W-6L-10D), ending a three-match winning sequence, while the Red Bulls bolstered their position in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.