According to ESPN Soccer, Martino has stated that there's no team capable of neutralizing Messi for the entire match. This comes as Atlanta United face Inter Miami, a team Martino previously managed from June 2023 to November 2024. Martino will be facing his former team for the first time since his departure. Despite Atlanta's efforts to control the match, Martino warned that even a strong performance could still result in a loss. This is due to the unpredictable nature of football, where a single decisive moment can change the outcome of the game.