Lionel Messi returned from injury to help Inter Miami secure a 3-1 victory over LA Galaxy. Coming on as a substitute, he scored a stunning outside-the-box goal and assisted Luis Suarez with a back flick. The match also saw a goal from Jordi Alba off a Sergio Busquets assist. Despite the win, Javier Mascherano emphasized the team's need for focus, stressing that each remaining game should be treated as crucial, especially after recent losses in Messi's absence.
"Every game that we have is a final from now on," urged Mascherano, who criticized his players' desire and said they were "outclassed" in their 4-1 thrashing.
"I have to generate the habit that every game from now until the end of the regular season is life or death. We have to win; if we must lose, the adversary has to really work for it, not be given it on a silver platter."
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