ATLANTA, Ga. (Interstat) — Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. German Berterame had a goal and an assist before being replaced in the 81st minute. Lionel Messi scored twice and received a yellow card. Luis Suarez provided two assists. Fafa Picault scored for Atlanta United. Berterame opened the scoring in the 45th minute, and Messi scored in the 56th and 60th minutes. Messi’s booking came in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time. Inter Miami improved to 3-0-0 in the competition and overall, while Atlanta United dropped to 1-2 in the competition and overall. Inter Miami remained unbeaten in the competition and overall. Jacob T., Amaro M. and Embolo B. were booked for Atlanta United, while Falcon M. also received a yellow card for Inter Miami. Inter Miami next visits the New York Red Bulls, and Atlanta United hosts the Chicago Fire.