Messi and Miranchuk face off again: Inter Miami beat Atlanta United in MLS playoffs, but the tie is still up for grabs

Inter Miami and Atlanta United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their MLS Eastern Conference semi-final on Tuesday night.

Gonzalo Higuain gave Inter Miami the lead in the 13th minute, but Atlanta United hit back with goals from Marcelino Moreno and Thiago Almada to take a 2-1 lead into half-time.

Lewis Morgan equalised for Inter Miami in the 50th minute, but Almada restored Atlanta United's lead in the 65th minute.

Inter Miami were awarded a penalty in the 85th minute, which Higuain converted to make it 3-3.

The second leg of the tie will be played on Sunday night at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Inter Miami will be confident of reaching the Eastern Conference final after their impressive performance in the first leg.

They created several chances and could have won the game if they had been more clinical in front of goal.

Atlanta United will be disappointed with the result, but they will take heart from the fact that they scored three away goals.

They will also be confident of turning the tie around in the second leg, especially if they can get Almada on the scoresheet again.