Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls

Inter Miami dominated possession at Nu Stadium but couldn't capitalize on their clear superiority, drawing 2-2 with New York Red Bulls in a frustrating afternoon. The hosts controlled the game throughout, racking up 16 shots and 12 corners, yet only managed to convert twice. Lionel Messi's brilliance kept them in it—he was the standout performer and earned the official man of the match rating—but even his class couldn't unlock the Red Bulls' stubborn defence when it mattered most. The visitors rode their luck to secure a point, launching just five shots but making them count when opportunities came. Inter Miami went in level at the break and looked destined to win, yet a late collapse allowed their opponents to nick an equalizer. For a team that dominated every statistical measure, the 2-2 result feels like two points dropped rather than one gained.

It finished 2-2 between Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls at Nu Stadium, a scoreline that summed up a game short on clear separation between the two sides. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Inter Miami holding 55% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. There were spells of pressure from both teams, but not enough to turn a share of the points into all three. Days like this are part of a long season, and how each side responds in their next fixture will say plenty about their form heading forward. Here is a closer look at how the two teams compared statistically.