Lionel Messi scores 5 consecutive braces for Inter Miami, one match away from incredible Barcelona record

Lionel Messi is poised to recreate a remarkable chapter from his illustrious Barcelona career, standing just one match away from matching his record of scoring braces in six consecutive games.

The Argentine superstar, now with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), has already notched five consecutive braces in his last five matches, amassing 10 goals and 4 assists.

Messi's current streak is marked by an impressive 2.80 goals-plus-assists per 90 minutes rate, has drawn attention, with an image of the 38-year-old celebrating on the pitch in Inter Miami's pink jersey circulating widely.

Lionel Messi 5 Braces for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's latest two-goal outing came against Nashville on Saturday. The Argentina legend scored a fabulous free kick to give Miami the lead and then scored the winning goal as well, marking his 5th match with braces.

Lionel Messi 5 consecutive Braces in MLS

1. vs Montreal (2 goals, 1 assist), Inter Miami won 4-2
2. vs Columbus Crew (2 goals, 2 assists), Inter Miami won 5-1
3. vs Montreal (2 goals, 1 assist), Inter Miami won 4-1
4. vs New England (2 goals), Inter Miami won 2-0
5. vs Nashville (2 goals), Inter Miami won 2-1

Lionel Messi a Match away from equalling Barcelona Record

This performance echoes his 2012-13 La Liga season with Barcelona, when he scored two goals in each of six consecutive league matches, a feat that cemented his reputation as one of football's all-time greats.

In the 2012-13 season, Messi started his brace-scoring spree against Mallorca and ended only after six matches against Atletico Madrid.

Lionel Messi 6 consecutive Braces in La Liga

1. vs Mallorca (2 goals) - Barcelona won 4-2
2. vs Real Zaragoza (2 goals, 1 assist) - Barcelona won 3-1
3. vs Levante (2 goals) - Barcelona won 4-0
4. vs Athletic Bilbao (2 goals) - Barcelona won 5-1
5. vs Real Betis (2 goals) - Barcelona won 2-1
6. vs Atletico Madrid (2 goals) - Barcelona won 4-1

Should Messi score another brace in his next outing, he will equal that historic achievement, further enhancing his legacy, which includes 45 team trophies and numerous individual honors. He has also gone further closer to the 900-goal mark as Messi now has 872 goals in his career.