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Superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC will continue the team's pursuit of the Supporters' Shield on Saturday afternoon when they visit struggling New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. Messi's second match in his return to action from injury was not as productive as his first.

Lionel Messi was limited to a second-half appearance as a substitute as Inter Miami drew 2-2 at Atlanta United on Wednesday night.

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.

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 Wednesday night looking to move a step closer to the Supporters’ Shield.

Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino confirmed Lionel Messi will be available for the matches against Atlanta United on Wednesday and New York City FC on Saturday, but his level of participation remains to be determined.

Lionel Messi came on as a second-half substitute in Inter Miami's draw against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba are not in the Inter Miami starting lineup for the road game against Atlanta United Wednesday night. The three former FC Barcelona teammates were on the bench and Sergio Busquets did not make the trip as he is suspended for accumulation of yellow cards.

NYCFC looks to bounce back against MLS leaders Inter Miami on Saturday after a 5-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday evening. NYCFC found itself down 3-1 at half-time, with striker Alonso Martinez pulling one back for the hosts just before the break.