Lionel Messi was on target as Inter Miami avenged last season’s playoff exit to Atlanta United with a 2-1 win that sent it to the top of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference standings.

Inter Miami will take their unbeaten run to start the Major League Soccer season to Atlanta in an early season revenge game. After a record-breaking season where they set the MLS single-season points record with 74 points,

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 on Sunday night. Picault's first goal this season came in his second appearance with an assist from defender Jordi Alba — his second — in the 89th minute.

Watch Atlanta United take on Inter Miami in the 2025 MLS season. Find out how to catch the match live in the USA with streaming and TV options available to fans.

Inter Miami CF will have their undefeated record tested on Sunday as they face Atlanta United, the team that knocked them out of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Through three MLS matches and four Concacaf Champions Cup games,

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored against Atlanta United during Matchday 4 of the 2025 season. Check out the video. Lionel Messi has scored his first goal for the 2025 MLS season against Atlante United for Matchday 4.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be looking to exact some revenge for their shocking 2024 MLS Cup Playoff exit on Sunday when they visit an Atlanta United side that has caused trouble throughout Messi's Miami tenure.