Inter Miami 2-3 Atlanta United, eliminated with an aggregate score of 1-2

In the MLS Round of 16, Inter Miami hosted Atlanta United at home. In the 17th minute, Messi’s shot was saved, and Rojas scored the first goal with a narrow-angle follow-up. Shortly after, Thiaré scored twice within 2 minutes to quickly turn the game around.

In the 65th minute, Messi equalized with a header inside the box, but in the 76th minute, Slish scored another header to reclaim the lead. Ultimately, Atlanta United defeated Inter Miami 3-2, winning the best-of-three series 2-1 and advancing to the quarterfinals.