Fafa Picault steps up and converts the penalty with a right-footed strike into the bottom-right corner. Atlanta United pull one back in the closing minutes, making it 1-3 against Inter Miami, who must now stay focused to see out the game.

Fafa from the spot 🔴⚫️ https://t.co/qvQwZ1Ktrm

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) October 18, 2026

Lionel Messi strikes again to finish another Inter Miami counterattack. In the 60th minute, Luis Suarez set up the Argentine captain, who fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. Messi completes his brace in just four minutes, putting Inter Miami firmly in control as Atlanta United struggles to respond.

Messi on the break 1v1? Good luck. Leo has his brace. 🇦🇷 https://t.co/CoI15KzLpw

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 18, 2026

Goal for Lionel Messi! Inter Miami strikes again in the 56th minute to make it 2-0 against Atlanta United. German Berterame turned provider, setting up the Argentine captain, who calmly finished with his left foot from the center of the box. The Herons extend their advantage and leave the home side with a much bigger challenge to overcome.

YOU JUST CAN’T STOP HIM. 🤯💫 https://t.co/eHtDumNNwx

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 18, 2026

Atlanta United 0-1 Inter Miami.Goal for Inter Miami! Just when the first half seemed set to end goalless, German Berterame puts the visitors ahead with a close-range header, sending the ball into the bottom-right corner. Luis Suarez provides the assist, punishing an Atlanta United side that had defended with discipline for much of the half. Inter Miami takes the lead into the break.

CABEZAZO DE BERTE Y ADENTRO 🗣️☄️ https://t.co/Y9LSw1ni7y

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 18, 2026