Inter Miami was set to face Botafogo in Philadelphia after Luis Suarez scored a sublime goal to put The Herons up 2-0 on Brazilian giants Palmeiras.
What followed was a stunning collapse which will see them reach the knockout stages – but just barely as the finale of Group A featured two stunning results.
Inter Miami gave up two late goals to the Alviverde to draw 2-2 and let slip the chance to win Group A.
Now, that disaster will set up one of the most exciting matchups in the Round of 16: Messi, traveling to Atlanta, to take on his former club Paris Saint-Germain.
MORE TO FOLLOW.