Atlanta United has certainly shocked the world. After an exciting 3 game series, the Atlanta side has eliminated Inter Miami, the MLS Supporters Shield Champions, from the MLS playoffs. After a lackluster performance in both the CONCACAF Champions Cup and Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi‘s squad has now endured their third disappointment of the season. Meanwhile, Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan couldn’t be more thrilled.

For Guzan, this match was filled with dramatic moments and intense emotions. He delivered an outstanding performance, making 7 crucial saves that played a significant role in securing their victory. Afterward, he shared his excitement about winning during an interview where he reflected on how they achieved this major upset.

He remarked, “Grinding, man. Grinding. Believing. Resilient.” Adding a humorous touch he further added, “There’s some fairy dust in our locker, man. And I couldn’t be more proud of our guys.” Whatever that “fairy dust” may be, clearly contributed to Brad Guzan’s remarkable display as he successfully thwarted renowned players like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Discussing his exceptional game performance, the 40-year-old noted when asked about ranking this win: “Yeah, it’s up there, man,” but quickly added, “But you know what? This is behind me. It’s on to the next one. Keep it going.” Their next challenge is set to be against Orlando City.

In discussing this thrilling matchup, Brad Guzan remarked, “One at a time, man. We’ll go down there, give everything we got.” He suggested that, once again, the game would likely be closely contested like their previous league encounter that ended with a 2-1 scoreline.

Offering encouragement to supporters, he added, “But listen, we’re going to enjoy this one. We’ll rest, and recover. We’ll go again.” For the Atlanta United goalkeeper, this victory was significant, particularly following the tense exchanges that unfolded during the match.

The tense altercation after Lionel Messi’s goal

It was clear during the match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United that the atmosphere was charged with intensity. Tensions escalated notably between Luis Suarez and Brad Guzan, culminating in several confrontations. The most significant moment occurred after Lionel Messi netted his second goal for Inter Miami.

Following this goal, Guzan attempted to prevent Lionel Messi from quickly resuming play but received a solid shove from Leonardo Campana. Before he could even rise off the ground, almost immediately, Luis Suarez hovered over him, yelling and challenging him. This clearly got under the USMNT star’s skin as he responded with anger, confronting both Suarez and the referee. It’s safe to conclude that it was certainly a memorable night for Brad Guzan.