Lionel Messi and Co. are back in the Big Apple for a late-season MLS matchup against New York City FC at Citi Field on Wednesday night (7:30 p.m. ET).

The Boys in Blue are hot off a three-win bounce — the first of Pascal Jansen’s short tenure as NYCFC head coach — and have won five times against David Beckham’s team in their head-to-head.

The mood about the City Blue camp must be buzzing. New York surpassed their highest-ever win total in MLS with 16 this season following its 2-0 win against Charlotte FC. Jansen has pushed his side to fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, and CEO Brad Sims said last week the club “really got it right” with Jansen’s signing.

Having already clinched a playoff spot, the side could also rise to third in the standings if Charlotte drops points this weekend.

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