History Made! Atlanta United's Triumph Over Lionel Messi & Inter Miami Opens A New Chapter In MLS' Record Books

We all know the legend of David and Goliath, but did you know what happened last night? Well, Atlanta United wrote its own epic chapter and it seems like it's the one for the history. The mighty Inter Miami armed with Lionel Messi and a record-shattering 74 points seemed invincible and well they were yet, the fearless underdogs from Atlanta had other plans.

Okay, so let us help you understand what exactly went down last night. In an amazing 3-2 victory Atlanta United toppled the giants which erased every doubt the critics and spectators had for them and believe us when we tell you that it was a clash of titans. With Messi's magic leading the charge, everyone thought it was impossible but Atlanta's determination and never-say-die spirit proved unstoppable.

But that's not all as the fans recently got to know that the MLS playoffs witnessed a record-breaking matchup between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United last night. A 34-point gap was bridged by goalkeeper Brad Guzan's heroics and a refusal to back down. The latest post by MLS Communication explained exactly that by writing, "The 34-point regular-season difference between Inter Miami CF (74) and Atlanta United (40) was the largest between two clubs facing each other in the postseason in MLS history".

So it's clear that money can't buy everything, especially when heart and determination are on the line. Inter Miami's $41.68 million payroll and Lionel Messi's $20.4 million salary couldn't secure victory, while Atlanta United's grit and teamwork stole the show. Well while this is getting a bit of mixed reactions from the fans, it's a big feat for the team. As the final whistle sounded, Atlanta's underdogs cemented their place in MLS history but not everyone is happy about that.

Jordi Alba criticizes "Unfair" playoff format after Inter Miami's shocking exit The MLS playoffs just witnessed one of the greatest upsets in history. Inter Miami who are the Supporters' Shield winners fell to Atlanta United after crushing Lionel Messi's dreams of an MLS Cup victory. Jordi Alba didn't mince words by calling the league's format "a bit unfair." "We were the most consistent team, we broke the points record, we had a good season but what we wanted was to win these playoffs," he said.

Alba proposed a simpler, more traditional approach and said, "It should be the champion of one conference against the champion of the other, to make it as fair as possible." Coach Tata Martino took a more optimistic stance despite the loss. The debate highlights the differences between MLS and European leagues, where accumulating the most points typically determines the champion. Alba's European background may influence his perspective, but his comments spark an interesting discussion about the fairness of the MLS playoff format.