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Fresh off securing an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF visit Atlanta United for Matchday 31's Walmart Saturday Showdown.
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Atlanta cruised to a 3-0 victory at CF Montréal on Wednesday night, with Miguel Almirón, Giuliano Galoppo and Breel Embolo all scoring for the Five Stripes.
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Atlanta's playoff hopes are fading; they're six points below the East's Wild Card cutoff with just five games left.
Head coach Tata Martino, back for his second stint with ATLUTD, will look for an inspired performance like when they held Miami to a 2-2 road draw last month.
But if Atlanta upset the Herons, a postseason return might be in the cards after all.
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Inter Miami posted their second straight shutout win on Wednesday night, topping New York City FC, 2-0, at Nu Stadium.
Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul scored to clinch a playoff berth for the defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champions, and Dayne St. Clair made a late penalty-kick save.
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After winning once in 10 league games, Miami have built momentum with a 4-0 shutout of D.C. United and a 2-0 blanking of NYCFC.
That's created some breathing room for head coach Cristian "Kily" González's side, as they look to fend off the New England Revolution and Chicago Fire FC for the East's No. 2 seed.
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Miami are favored on the road, commanding 50% of the market compared to 30% for Atlanta.