Lionel Messi scored two and set up two more as Inter Miami thrashed Nashville SC 4-0 to reach the MLS Cup semi-finals for the first time.
The Argentina star, 38, scored twice in the first half to put Miami in control, before laying off two more for Tadeo Allende after the break to seal a convincing win.
It means Javier Mascherano’s side win the best-of-three series 2-1, after a 3-2 victory in the first game was followed by a 2-1 defeat in the second.
Messi ended the series with five goals and three assists, meaning he was involved in all eight goals scored by Miami across the three matches.
“I want to congratulate Leo for the game he played,” said Miami boss Mascherano.
“He was the first one who guided us in high pressure. To see him press like that at 38 years old is crazy.
“We all know about Leo with the ball, but what happened with Leo without the ball today was impressive.”
Miami, who suffered first-round defeats in two of the past three seasons, will play FC Cincinnati in a one-off semi-final on the weekend of 22 and 23 November.
In Saturday’s other game, Minnesota United beat Seattle Sounders 7-6 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
They will play the winner of Sunday’s game between Portland Trailblazers and San Diego FC.