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.

Aleksei Miranchuk scored a stunning late equaliser as Atlanta United hold Inter Miami to 2-2 draw in Major League Soccer (MLS).

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.

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.

Alexey Miranchuk leveled the match with an exceptional 84th-minute strike from beyond the penalty area and Atlanta United twice fought from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi and visiting Inter Miami on Wednesday night.

The Herons let a late lead slip in a wide-open contest, but stayed firm favorites for the Supporters Shield after a 2-2 draw

With Lionel Messi in tow but a host of other players missing, a banged-up Inter Miami limps to Atlanta United hoping to secure their place atop the Supporters' Shield race.