Inter Miami climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference on Sunday night with a late 2–1 win over Atlanta United, the club that eliminated them from the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Atlanta’s Emmanuel Latte Lath scored the match's opening goal in the 11th minute,

Lionel Messi scored early and Fafà Picault scored the winner after subbing in late to rally Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Lionel Messi has suffered an injury setback following Inter Miami's 2-1 away win at Atlanta United, with team executive Xavier Asensi less than pleased with the stadium's playing surface