Inter Miami hosts Atlanta United tonight in a crucial Eastern Conference clash for Kily González’s side.
The Herons sit in second place behind Nashville but trail the leaders by 10 points and are coming off a dominant performance against Montréal, scoring seven goals against their opponents.
Lionel Messi once again proved that age is just a number, with the Argentine scoring four goals to secure all three points.
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Atlanta United will be wary of the momentum their opponents are riding and will need a better performance than in their previous match, when they lost 2-0 to Charlotte.
The loss also brought an end to their three-game winning streak.
Miami have a slight advantage historically when the two sides met.
Out of 19 total meetings, the Herons have secured 8 wins, while Atlanta United has claimed 7 wins, with 4 matches ending in a draw.
Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United Official Lineups & Team News
Miami will be without Sergio Reguilón, Santiago Morales, Micael, and Gonzalo Luján due to injuries.
For Atlanta, Ajani Fortune remains unavailable due to a hamstring issue. Luke Brennan is another player dealing with an injury.
Inter Miami:
St. Clair; Fray, Caicedo, Falcon, Casemiro; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi, Berterame, Suárez
Atlanta United:
Hoyos; Baez, Díaz, Alonso, Jacob; Sánchez, Muyumba, Reilly, Almirón, Miranchuk; Embolo
