Atlanta United vs Inter Miami: match report
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Atlanta United
Inter Miami
Inter Miami secured a victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Germán Berterame opened the scoring for the visitors in the 45th minute following an assist from Luis Suárez. The lead was extended shortly after the interval when Lionel Messi scored in the 56th minute after an assist from Germán Berterame. Lionel Messi scored his second goal in the 60th minute, assisted by Luis Suárez. Atlanta United found a late goal through a Fafà Picault penalty in the 89th minute. Inter Miami maintained their advantage until the final whistle.
Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at
Match stats
Inter Miami efficiency proved decisive despite Atlanta United controlling much of the play. The visitors converted five of their seven total shots on target, while the home side struggled to capitalize on 20 attempts and a higher xG of 2.27. While Atlanta United held 45% possession and earned six corners, they were unable to overcome the clinical performance of the visitors in front of goal.
Lineups
Atlanta United
1Lucas Hoyos
3Elías Báez82'
6Junior Alonso
8Tristan Muyumba61'
10Miguel Almiron82'
11Giuliano Galoppo81'
14Kevin Amaro
27Paulo Diaz
36Breel Embolo
55Tomas Jacob
59Aleksey Miranchuk
Came on
Rest of the bench (5)
4Enea Mihaj
19Sergio Santos
20Luke Brennan
35Ajani Fortune- 42Jayden Hibbert
Luis Suárez provided two assists for Inter Miami, helping Germán Berterame and Lionel Messi find the net. Messi recorded a brace following a Germán Berterame assist. Atlanta United saw yellow cards for Tomás Jacob, Mauricio Amaro, Breel Embolo, and Maximiliano Falcon, while Lionel Messi was also cautioned. Fafà Picault converted a penalty late in the match for the hosts.
Minute by minute
14 events
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Welcome
We're into the build-up to Atlanta United vs Inter Miami. In the MLS 2026, Matchday 30: the ball starts rolling at at Atlanta Stadium. Stick with us: we will bring you everything until kick-off and then every move of the game.
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Head to head
In the last 8 meetings on record, they won 3 each. There were 2 draws. The most recent meeting was a 2-2 draw, on 05/09/2026.
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The star
The name to follow is Lionel Messi, who already has 23 goals in the competition for Inter Miami. On the other side is Miguel Almirón, who already has 6.
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The forecast
The forecast at Atlanta Stadium: 15 °C and clear skies at kick-off. The weather is playing along.
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Not long now
Countdown: 17 minutes. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.
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The teams are coming out
Everything is ready for Atlanta United vs Inter Miami. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they're waiting for the teams. Follow the game here, move by move.
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Kick-off
Kick-off! Atlanta United and Inter Miami are under way.
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44'
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45'Inter Miami
Goal for Inter Miami! The deadlock is broken.
Germán Berterame gets his name on the scoresheet: Atlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami. The pass came from Luis Suárez.
Goal #9 in the competitionAtlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami -
Half time Atlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami
That's the first half done: Atlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami.
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56'Inter Miami
Inter Miami pull clear on the scoreboard!
The goal goes to Lionel Messi: Atlanta United 0-2 Inter Miami. The pass came from Germán Berterame.
Goal #23 in the competitionAtlanta United 0-2 Inter Miami -
60'Inter Miami
It's a rout for Inter Miami!
Lionel Messi gets his name on the scoresheet: Atlanta United 0-3 Inter Miami. Assisted by Luis Suárez.
BraceGoal #24 in the competitionAtlanta United 0-3 Inter Miami -
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71'Atlanta United
Yellow card for Breel Embolo, of Atlanta United.
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75'
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81'Inter Miami
Two fresh faces for Inter Miami.
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82'Atlanta United
Two fresh faces for Atlanta United.
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89'
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89'Atlanta United
Atlanta United pull one back and narrow the gap!
Fafà Picault makes no mistake from the spot: Atlanta United 1-3 Inter Miami.
PenaltyGoal #4 in the competition7 minutes after coming onAtlanta United 1-3 Inter Miami -
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FT Atlanta United 1-3 Inter Miami
Final whistle! Inter Miami take the match: Atlanta United 1-3 Inter Miami.
Where they stand
Group A| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Nashville SC | 30 | +41 | 67 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 30 | +22 | 55 |
| 3 | New England Rev. | 30 | +8 | 52 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 30 | +8 | 48 |
| 5 | Charlotte FC | 30 | +8 | 47 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 30 | +13 | 46 |
| 7 | Orlando City | 30 | -12 | 41 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 30 | -17 | 36 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 29 | -10 | 36 |
| 10 | Toronto FC | 30 | -9 | 36 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 30 | -1 | 35 |
| 12 | New York City FC | 30 | +2 | 34 |
| 13 | DC United | 29 | -14 | 33 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 30 | -14 | 30 |
| 15 | CF Montréal | 30 | -24 | 25 |
Inter Miami moved into second place in the MLS 2026 standings with this victory. The win allows the visitors to maintain a three-point gap over New England Rev. as they continue their campaign. Atlanta United remained in 14th position following the defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Head to head
Head-to-head record · last 20 matches8Inter Miami won7Atlanta United wonLatest matchups
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