Alexey Miranchuk scored on a booming shot in the 84th minute to give Atlanta United a 2-2 tie with MLS-leading Inter Miami, which brought on Lionel Messi as a substitute.

The Herons square off against Atlanta United in MLS action with a possible formation change needed given injuries and yellow card accumulation.

Lionel Messi’s return to action could see him play limited minutes in Inter Miami’s match Wednesday against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

With Lionel Messi back in the team, can the Herons edge closer to the single-season MLS points record at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

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Lionel Messi is not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s game at Atlanta United. With the Herons playing their second of three games within a week, Messi will begin the match on the bench.

Atlanta United will receive Inter Miami on 2024 MLS Matchday 32. Get all the details on when, where, and how to catch this must-watch game live in the USA.

Aleksey Miranchuk scored late to give Atlanta a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw against Inter Miami on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi unable to conjure any magic as a late substitute for the visitors.