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Full Time! Inter Miami Beat Atlanta United 3-1
Key moments
- 9:44 PM ETFull Time! Inter Miami Beat Atlanta United 3-1
- 9:40 PM ET90+6'Yellow card
- 9:33 PM ET89'Goal by Fafà Picault · 1-3
- 9:32 PM ET89'Yellow card
- 9:31 PM ET88'Penalty
- 9:16 PM ET71'Yellow card
- 9:05 PM ET60'Goal by Lionel Messi · 0-3
- 9:00 PM ET56'Goal by Lionel Messi · 0-2
- 8:59 PM ET54'Yellow card
- 8:50 PM ET46'Second half
- 8:36 PM ETInter Miami Leads at Half-Time
- 8:35 PM ET45'Goal by Germán Berterame · 0-1
- 8:34 PM ET44'Yellow card
- 7:28 PM ETKickoff Approaching in Atlanta!
Lionel Messi is shown a yellow card for a foul in the closing minutes. The Inter Miami star is booked during an increasingly tense finish, with the visitors leading 3-1 and Atlanta United looking to make the most of the remaining time.
Foul by Júnior Alonso: Atlanta United are penalized for a foul by Junior Alonso, giving Inter Miami a set-piece opportunity. The visitors will look to use these situations to maintain control during stoppage time.
The fourth official signals eight minutes of added time. Atlanta United have a final opportunity to try to close the gap, while Inter Miami will look to manage the closing stages and protect their 3-1 lead.
Atlanta United Goal! ⏱️ 89'
Inter Miami receives two yellow cards amid the tension surrounding Atlanta United's penalty. Gonzalo Lujan is booked for a foul, while Maximiliano Falcon also receives a yellow card. The visitors must keep their composure in the closing stages as they continue to lead 3-0.
Penalty to Atlanta United! Fafa Picault draws a foul inside the box, and the referee points to the spot. The home side has a golden opportunity to pull one back in the closing minutes, with Inter Miami leading 3-0.
Lionel Messi tries his luck again inside the box, firing a left-footed shot from the centre after being set up by Luis Suarez. However, Atlanta United's defense blocks the effort and prevents Inter Miami from extending their lead further.
Atlanta United makes two more substitutions as the game enters its final minutes. Matthew Edwards replaces Elias Baez, while Fafa Picault comes on for Miguel Almiron. The home side brings fresh legs onto the pitch as Inter Miami continues to lead 3-0.
Atlanta United continues searching for a good to get back into the match. Steven Alzate tries his luck with a right-footed effort from outside the box, but Inter Miami's defense steps in to block the shot. The home side keeps pushing, although the visitors remain firmly in control with a 3-0 lead.
Inter Miami makes a substitution in the 75th minute, with Maximiliano Falcon replacing Casemiro. Holding a three-goal advantage, the visitors adjust their lineup as they look to maintain control and manage the game during the final stages.
The match takes a tense turn in the 71st minute. After initially awarding a penalty for a handball by Paulo Diaz, the referee reviews the incident and overturns his decision: no penalty for Inter Miami. Miguel Almiron protests the call and is shown a yellow card. Atlanta United can breathe a sigh of relief after avoiding another chance for the Herons to extend their lead.
Inter Miami has another opportunity to extend its lead. Paulo Diaz is penalized for a handball inside the box, and the referee awards the Herons a penalty. Atlanta United finds itself in an increasingly difficult position as Miami prepares for a chance to make the scoreline even more emphatic.
Atlanta United looks for a way back into the match as Mauricio Amaro fires a right-footed shot from outside the box. Elías Baez provided the assist, but Inter Miami's defense got in the way to block the attempt. The home side keeps pushing for a good, but the Herons remain difficult to break down.
Atlanta United makes its first substitution in the 61st minute, bringing on Steven Alzate for Tristan Muyumba. The home side looks for a response after conceding twice in just four minutes and needs fresh options to get back into the game against an Inter Miami team firmly in control.
Inter Miami Goal! ⏱️ 60'
Lionel Messi strikes again to finish another Inter Miami counterattack. In the 60th minute, Luis Suarez set up the Argentine captain, who fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. Messi completes his brace in just four minutes, putting Inter Miami firmly in control as Atlanta United struggles to respond.
Inter Miami Goal! ⏱️ 56'
Goal for Lionel Messi! Inter Miami strikes again in the 56th minute to make it 2-0 against Atlanta United. German Berterame turned provider, setting up the Argentine captain, who calmly finished with his left foot from the center of the box. The Herons extend their advantage and leave the home side with a much bigger challenge to overcome.
Atlanta United continues to push for an equalizer, but Mauricio Amaro is booked in the 54th minute. The yellow card puts the defender on notice and means he will need to be careful with his challenges for the remainder of the match.
Atlanta United tries to respond, with Miguel Almirón looking to trouble Inter Miami's defense. Assisted by Aleksey Miranchuk, the Paraguayan midfielder unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box, but his effort sailed too high. The home side continues searching for an equalizer.
Inter Miami looks to extend its lead early in the second half. German Berterame gets his head to the ball from the centre of the box following a cross from Sergio Reguilón, but his effort misses to the right. Atlanta United receives an early warning and must tighten its marking to prevent another setback
Atlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami.The ball is rolling again as the second half begins, with the visitors leading thanks to German Berterame's goal just before the break. Atlanta United has 45 minutes to find an equalizer, while Inter Miami looks to protect its lead and create opportunities to extend the advantage.
Inter Miami Leads at Half-Time
Half-time: Atlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami. The visitors struck at the perfect moment through German Berterame, who headed home from close range in the 45th minute following an assist from Luis Suarez. Atlanta United had defended with discipline and created a few attacking opportunities, but failed to convert them. The home side must now find a response after the break to turn the game around.
Inter Miami Goal! ⏱️ 45'
Atlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami.Goal for Inter Miami! Just when the first half seemed set to end goalless, German Berterame puts the visitors ahead with a close-range header, sending the ball into the bottom-right corner. Luis Suarez provides the assist, punishing an Atlanta United side that had defended with discipline for much of the half. Inter Miami takes the lead into the break.
Tomás Jacob Receives a Yellow Card: Tomás Jacob is shown a yellow card for a foul on an opponent. Atlanta United must remain cautious in the closing minutes of the first half, as Inter Miami looks for an opportunity to create danger.
Atlanta United loses possession after Aleksey Miranchuk is penalized for handball. The referee awards Inter Miami a free kick, giving the visitors a chance to create danger in the closing minutes of the first half.
The first half is approaching its final five minutes, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Inter Miami has looked to take control of the game, but Atlanta United remains well organized defensively and has also created opportunities to threaten. For now, both teams are still searching for the opening goal.
Atlanta United Wins a Corner: Atlanta United keeps pushing forward and earns a corner kick after Sergio Reguilón deflects the ball out of play. The home side now has an opportunity to threaten Inter Miami from a set piece.
Atlanta United threatens once again, with Tristan Muyumba attempting a right-footed shot from the centre of the box. His effort misses the target, and the home side loses another opportunity to take the lead.
Atlanta United finds an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal as Miguel Almirón fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the box. Inter Miami's defense gets in the way, blocking the attempt before it can reach the goal.
Messi Fouls Almirón: Lionel Messi commits a foul on Miguel Almirón in Atlanta United's defensive half. The home side wins a free kick, giving them a chance to regroup as Inter Miami looks to regain possession quickly.
Inter Miami looks to find space in the attacking third, but the move is halted as German Berterameis flagged for offside. Atlanta United remains organized defensively and prevents the visitors from making the most of the attack
Atlanta United remains organized at the back, looking to close down spaces and slow down Inter Miami's attacks. The home side is focused on resisting the visitors' pressure and preventing them from finding clear passing options in the final third.
Inter Miami has enjoyed more of the ball in the early stages, looking to find spaces and advance into the attacking third. Atlanta United is working to settle into the game and contain the visitors' progress as Inter Miami looks to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle.
The ball is rolling at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! Atlanta United and Inter Miami are officially underway in their Major League Soccer clash. The hosts will look to take control in front of their home supporters, while the visitors, led by Lionel Messi, aim to make an early impact and establish themselves in the opening minutes.
Teams Prepare for Kickoff in Atlanta!
Atlanta United and Inter Miami are getting ready for kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both sides are completing their final preparations ahead of their MLS clash, with the starting lineups confirmed and everything set for the opening whistle. Anticipation is building among the fans, with Lionel Messi among the main attractions of the night.
Kickoff Approaching in Atlanta!
Atlanta United and Inter Miami are moments away from kicking off their MLS showdown. Both sides are completing their final preparations, with the starting lineups confirmed and the players ready for action. All eyes will be on the attacking battle, with Lionel Messi among the main attractions for the visiting side. The wait is almost over!
Inter Miami: Confirmed Lineup
Inter Miami will use a 4-3-3 formation against Atlanta United. Dayne St. Clair starts in goal, with Gonzalo Luján, Sergio Reguilón, David Ayala and Micael forming the defensive line. Casemiro, Rodrigo De Paul and Matías Galarza will operate in midfield, while Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Germán Berterame lead the visitors' attacking trio.
Atlanta United: Confirmed Lineup
Atlanta United will line up in a 4-3-3 formation for their clash against Inter Miami. Lucas Hoyos starts in goal, protected by Tomás Jacob, Elías Báez, Mauricio Amaro and Enea Mihaj in defense. Junior Alonso, Giuliano Galoppo and Tristan Muyumba make up the midfield, while Breel Embolo, Aleksey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón lead the attack.
Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami: Confirmed Lineups
Atlanta United and Inter Miami have confirmed their starting lineups for this Saturday, October 17, 2026, Major League Soccer clash. Lionel Messi leads the visitors' attack alongside Luis Suarez and German Berterame. For the home side, Miguel Almiron and forward Breel Embolo are among the key attacking options.
Atlanta United and Inter Miami take to the pitch for warm-ups
The players from Atlanta United and Inter Miami are now warming up on the field ahead of kickoff. Both teams are going through their final physical preparations as anticipation builds among the fans inside the stadium. The countdown is on, with the MLS clash getting closer to its start.
Welcome to the Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami live coverage!
Welcome to our live coverage of the Major League Soccer clash between Atlanta United and Inter Miami CF. The home side will look to make the most of playing in front of its supporters and secure valuable points, while Lionel Messi's team aims to maintain its positive momentum and build confidence ahead of the playoffs. Stay with us for all the action!
The match comes to an end, with Inter Miami securing a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. Lionel Messi was the standout performer with a second-half brace, while German Berterame opened the scoring with a header before halftime. Fafa Picault converted a late penalty for Atlanta, but the home side could not complete a comeback.