Inter Miami continued their MLS dominance with a commanding 4–0 win against Atlanta United at Chase Stadium on October 12, 2024. Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 39th minute with an assist from Baltasar Rodríguez, and later added a second goal in the 87th minute.
Jordi Alba celebrated his farewell at the club by scoring Miami’s second in the 52nd minute, assisted by Messi, while Luis Suárez contributed a spectacular volley in the 61st minute to make it 3–0. The team’s attacking trio showcased impeccable chemistry, controlling the game from start to finish.
Miami dominated possession (58%) and outshot Atlanta 22–9, with 10 attempts on target compared to Atlanta’s three. Despite the lopsided scoreline, manager Javier Mascherano made tactical substitutions to keep the squad fresh, bringing on Fafà Picault, Ryan Sailor, and Santiago Morales.
Atlanta United struggled to create chances and were unable to respond to Miami’s attacking flair, leaving them without a goal for the second consecutive match. Inter Miami’s performance was a clear statement of their MLS ambitions, with Messi and Suárez leading the charge and Alba ending his Miami stint on a high note.
