Lionel Messi draws a blank on his return to Inter Miami, but they claim a 1-0 victory over DC United thanks to a dramatic late goal.

Lionel Messi was kept off the scoreboard for the second game in a row, but Inter Miami extended their unbeaten run with a 1-0 win over DC United on Saturday night.

Leo Campana scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time and Miami avoided a second straight scoreless tie.

Campana, who entered the game a minute early, received a pass from Sergio Busquets on the right wing and converted a shot that went to the left post.

The victory improved Eastern Conference-leading Miami to 9-2-4 with 31 points. DC United fell to 4-5-5 and 17 points.

Miami has won six and drawn three since a 4-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls on March 23.

Messi returned to the lineup after missing Wednesday’s game against Florida rivals Orlando due to knee soreness.

The Argentine star forward scored at least one goal and provided an assist in five consecutive games until a 3-2 victory in Montreal on May 11. Messi started Saturday with a league-leading 12 assists.

Marked for most of the match, Messi found a small opening in the 71st minute, but his shot from 22 yards went high over the crossbar.

Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender kept a clean sheet when he saved a shot from United’s Jacob Murrell in the 86th minute.

Kick-off was delayed by 25 minutes after storms hit Chase Stadium before the clubs warm-up. The rain intensified again shortly after kickoff and eased in the 30th minute.

Messi had two free kicks blocked by a wall of United defenders in the 21st and 39th minutes.

Both clubs continue their league schedule next Saturday, when Inter Miami visits Vancouver and DC United hosts Chicago.