Argentina vs Puerto Rico Highlights: Messi Shines with Two Assists in 6-0 Win
By Rohit - Oct 15, 2025 08:38 AMLast updated on Oct 15, 2025 09:37 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — It was a comfortable night for Lionel Messi and Argentina at Chase Stadium. Messi didn’t score but provided two assists as Argentina cruised to a 6-0 win over Puerto Rico in an international friendly on Tuesday, October 14.
Messi’s Impact and Team Performance
Messi played the full match, creating several opportunities and contributing to two of Argentina’s goals. Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister scored twice in the 14th and 36th minutes, while Lautaro Martinez added two more in the 79th and 84th minutes. Gonzalo Montiel (23’) and an own goal by Puerto Rico’s Steven Echevarria completed the rout.
The match was relocated from Chicago’s Soldier Field to Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, giving Messi another chance to perform in front of his Florida fans. Tickets started around $33 before kickoff.
Argentina’s Goal Timeline
Argentina 6-0 Puerto Rico: Lautaro Martinez Scores Brace on Messi Assist
Lautaro Martinez added another in the 83rd minute from a beautiful assist by Messi inside the box.
Argentina 5-0 Puerto Rico: Lautaro Martinez Strikes Again
Martinez netted another goal in front of the net, making it an easy finish for Argentina.
Argentina 4-0 Puerto Rico: Own Goal Extends Lead
Puerto Rico’s Steven Echevarria accidentally deflected a shot into his own net, giving Argentina a comfortable four-goal cushion.
Halftime: Argentina 3-0 Puerto Rico
Argentina dominated the first half with Mac Allister scoring twice and Montiel adding one on a Messi assist. The World Cup champions looked in complete control.
Argentina 3-0 Puerto Rico: Mac Allister Scores Second Goal
Mac Allister netted his second goal off a pass from Flaco López in the 37th minute.
Argentina 2-0 Puerto Rico: Montiel Scores from Messi Assist
Messi set up Gonzalo Montiel beautifully in the 23rd minute, and Montiel fired home to double Argentina’s lead.
Argentina 1-0 Puerto Rico: Mac Allister Opens the Scoring
Mac Allister headed home in the 14th minute after Messi’s shot rebounded off the crossbar.
Argentina 0-0 Puerto Rico: Early Save by Dibu Martinez
In the 8th minute, Argentina goalkeeper Dibu Martinez made a crucial save on a long-range shot from Leandro Antonetti.
Why Was the Match Moved from Chicago?
The match was initially scheduled for Chicago’s Soldier Field on October 13 but was relocated by promoter VMG Sports. Argentine media cited ongoing ICE protests, while Chicago Park District spokesman Luca Serra explained:
“The promoter made the decision this morning due to low ticket sales.”
Messi’s Recent Form and Upcoming Fixtures
Messi opted out of Argentina’s match against Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium on October 10 to play for Inter Miami in their 4-0 win over Atlanta United on October 11, where he scored twice and assisted once. This performance brought his MLS tally to 26 goals and 18 assists.
He is expected to rejoin Inter Miami for their final regular-season game against Nashville SC on October 18. Inter Miami currently trails Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference standings.
Messi’s Connection with Argentina
Messi’s last appearance for Argentina was on September 4 in a 3-0 win against Venezuela in Buenos Aires, a match he treated as potentially his last on home soil due to Argentina’s schedule.
Will Messi Play in the 2026 World Cup?
“Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it. But well, we’re almost there so I’m excited and motivated to play it,”
Messi said after his September performance. He added:
“Match by match, I’ll finish the season, then I’ll have preseason, and there will be six months left. So, we’ll see how I feel.”
Argentina Starting Lineup
Martinez - Montiel, Balerdi, Otamendi, Gonzalez - Mac Allister, De Paul, Lo Celso, Simeone - Messi, Lopez
Puerto Rico Starting Lineup
Cutler - Paris, Cardona, Calderon, Echevarria - Ydrach, Angking, De Leon - W. Rivera, R. Rivera, Antonetti
Puerto Rico Team Focus
Puerto Rico’s squad included several US-based players, featuring NCAA and USL talents like Ricardo Rivera and Gerald Diaz, who play for Miami FC.
Argentina Team Focus
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni rotated the squad, giving opportunities to players like Marcos Senesi, Lautaro Rivero, Jose Manuel Lopez, and Walter Benitez.
Match Prediction Recap
Experts had predicted a 4-0 Argentina win, but the champions exceeded expectations with a 6-0 result, led by Messi’s masterful playmaking.
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