Inter Miami’s victory marked their second consecutive win on a trip to Colorado and Utah. They faced Real Salt Lake on April 23, 2026, in Sandy, Utah. The match concluded with a score of 2-0 in favor of Inter Miami.
Rodrigo De Paul scored the first goal in the 82nd minute. Luis Suarez followed with a second goal just one minute later. The two goals came just one minute and 54 seconds apart, marking the fastest two goals in club history.
Dayne St. Clair recorded four saves for Inter Miami. Rafael Cabral made five saves for Real Salt Lake. This match represented Real Salt Lake’s first loss since their season opener.
Salt Lake thought it had scored within the first five minutes of the match for the third straight contest. However, Morgan Guilavogui’s effort was disallowed due to offside.
Rather than send in a cross, Telasco Segovia passed to the outside for De Paul, who was left unmarked and fired in a perfect shot to the far corner. Suarez buried a left-footed shot on the run shortly after.
With this win, Inter Miami climbed to second place in the Eastern Conference standings. They extended their unbeaten run to eight regular-season matches.
Lionel Messi had one shot that was parried away by Cabral during the game. His presence continues to be a focal point for Inter Miami as they progress through the season.
The match was played under interim manager Guillermo Hoyos for Real Salt Lake. Observers expect adjustments as they seek to rebound from this defeat.