Lionel Messi wouldn't be denied for long.

Messi’s assist to Suarez was a thing of beauty as the Argentine genius picked out Suarez’s run with a backheel pass into the path of the charging Uruguayan, who made no mistake from close range.

However, they can remain in contention for the cup handed out at the end of the regular season as they have played a few games less than most MLS teams due to their FIFA Club World Cup participation....