Inter Miami hope to dispatch Atlanta United and advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Gerardo "Tata" Martino's men were tested in the first game, but Jordi Alba's goal on the hour mark saw them prevail and have one foot in the next round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Mercedes-Benz Staidum has historically been a thorn in Miami's side, its only win at the venue came in the team's inaugural season in 2020. Coming off a record breakingtitle, Lionel Messi and company are in prime position to end the five-game winless streak in Atlanta and qualify for the next round.Ian Fray suffered a meniscus injury in the first game that required surgery.
JOIN SI SOCCER'S INTER MIAMI WHATSAPP COMMUNITY - GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANALYSIS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONEThe former River Plate defender is back to full fitness and his return to the XI is invaluable for Miami.Alba's goal was the difference in game one. The former Barcelona man has four goal contributions in Miami's last four games.The Italian adds the motor and intensity to compensate for players around him in the midfield. He'll look for his second assist in three games.
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