Here’s a crisp breakdown of PSG vs Inter Miami from the Club World Cup round of 16, held Sunday at Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium:
š Final Score: PSG 4–0 Inter Miami
š„ Goals (All in the first half):
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6′ – JoĆ£o Neves heads in from Vitinha’s cross. sports.yahoo.com+15the-independent.com+15outlookindia.com+15
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39′ – JoĆ£o Neves doubles the lead after a midfield turnover.
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44′ – Own goal by TomĆ”s AvilĆ©s seals the rout. goal.com+9skysports.com+9theguardian.com+9
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45+3′ – Achraf Hakimi finishes from close range just before halftime. omni.se+15skysports.com+15theguardian.com+15
š Match Summary:
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PSG dominance: From kickoff, they controlled possession (over 250 passes in Miami’s half vs. just ~25 for Miami) and pressurized relentlessly thesun.co.uk+1reddit.com+1.
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Miami struggled: Early injury to Noah Allen disrupted the defense; they were overrun and seldom threatened skysports.com+3ajc.com+3en.as.com+3.
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Messi’s night: Even with Lionel Messi leading the attack alongside veterans like SuĆ”rez, Busquets, and Alba, Miami couldn’t muster offense until a few fleeting moments in the second half espn.com+13talksport.com+13as.com+13.
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Historic context: Miami became the first MLS team to face a reigning European champion in this tournament, and Messi’s undefeated Club World Cup record (spanning 16 years) came to an end talksport.com.
š Reaction & Context:
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Extras from press: French media framed the game as revenge against Messi’s PSG tenure. The atmosphere was electric, with over 65,500 fans—92 % capacity—making it the tournament’s best-attended match so far as.com.
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Next steps: PSG advance to face either Bayern Munich or Flamengo in the quarter‑finals omni.se+3theguardian.com+3thesun.co.uk+3.
⚽ Key Takeaways:
| Aspect | PSG | Inter Miami |
|---|---|---|
| First-Half Brilliance | Scored 4 with pinpoint pressing | Conceded all before halftime |
| Dominating Play | Controlled midfield and tempo | Defensive errors, injury woes |
| Messi’s Role | Largely stifled | A few chances post-break |
| Crowd/Energy | Full stadium support | Solid but outmatched |
A decisive result that underlined PSG’s elite class this season and served as a sobering coach for Miami, despite their historic run. PSG proved too polished and powerful for the MLS side, especially in the first 45 minutes.
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