Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 2–1 at Gillette Stadium after Lionel Messi scored the winner in the 83rd minute. The victory moved Miami to 59 points, one ahead of New England, and into second place in the Eastern Conference with one regular-season match remaining.
The Inter Miami vs New England Revolution match delivered a late turnaround on Sunday, November 1. New England took the lead through Dániel Gazdag, but Germán Berterame equalised before Messi completed the comeback with a decisive finish seven minutes from time.
Inter Miami vs New England Revolution: how the match unfolded
The first half at Gillette Stadium ended goalless, with both teams creating opportunities but unable to break through. New England eventually struck in the 53rd minute when Dániel Gazdag finished after a move involving Ilay Feingold and Peyton Miller.
Inter Miami responded in the 69th minute. Germán Berterame scored the equaliser, with Lionel Messi and Telasco Segovia involved in the move. The visitors continued to push and found the winner in the 83rd minute, when Messi scored to put Miami 2–1 ahead.
New England could not find another equaliser, and Miami took all three points from the regular-season road fixture.
| Minute | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 53′ | Dániel Gazdag | New England Revolution |
| 69′ | Germán Berterame | Inter Miami |
| 83′ | Lionel Messi | Inter Miami |
Messi’s late winner changes the Eastern Conference picture
The result had a direct impact on the Eastern Conference standings. Inter Miami moved to 59 points, while New England remained on 58. Miami passed the Revolution into second place with one regular-season match left for each side.
The win also secured Inter Miami a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, according to the match report. That gives the club another continental competition to prepare for alongside its domestic ambitions.
New England’s home crowd sees a narrow defeat
The Revolution played in front of a season-high attendance of 54,112 at Gillette Stadium. Gazdag’s goal gave the home side a platform, but Miami’s response after the break turned the match around and left New England just behind in the standings.
For New England, the immediate focus is on its final regular-season fixture and the chance to respond after losing a direct conference contest. For Miami, the result provides momentum and a valuable position heading into the postseason.
What comes next for Inter Miami?
With second place secured at this stage of the table, Miami will look to finish the regular season strongly and carry its attacking form into the next phase. Messi’s late goal and Berterame’s equaliser showed how quickly the team can change a game, even after falling behind.
For New England, the one-point gap makes the final match important. The Revolution will need a positive result and will also be watching the wider Eastern Conference picture as the regular season reaches its conclusion.
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Official match report and standings context
Match result and points totals reflect the November 1, 2026 fixture. Standings can change after subsequent games.
