Ligue 1 champions deliver first-half masterclass to eliminate Messi’s Miami and march into quarter-finals
Paris Saint-Germain took a giant step toward their first-ever Club World Cup title with a commanding 4-0 victory over Inter Miami in the Round of 16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The French giants were ruthless in the first half, scoring all four goals before the break, with João Neves delivering a standout performance.
Neves Double Sparks PSG’s Early Onslaught
PSG wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 6th minute, João Neves opened the scoring with a powerful header from a Vitinha free-kick, ghosting in unmarked at the far post. The Portuguese midfielder doubled his tally in the 39th minute, capitalizing on a
Sergio Busquets error to tap home after a slick one-two between Fabián Ruiz and Bradley Barcola.
Avilés Own Goal and Hakimi Finish the Job
Just minutes later, PSG’s relentless pressure forced a third. Tomas Avilés inadvertently turned Désiré Doué’s cross into his own net in the 44th minute. The first-half rout was completed in stoppage time when Achraf Hakimi followed up his own deflected shot to fire home PSG’s fourth.
Messi Frustrated, Miami Outclassed
Despite the presence of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami struggled to cope with PSG’s high press and fluid movement. Messi showed flashes of brilliance—most notably a chipped pass to Suárez early in the second half—but the MLS side failed to register a goal.
Luis Suárez and Marcelo Weigandt were both booked, while Avilés’ yellow card capped a difficult night for Miami’s backline.
PSG’s Tactical Control and Possession Mastery
Luis Enrique’s side dominated possession with 67% of the ball, completing over 700 passes and registering 12 shots on target. Neves, Vitinha, and Ruiz controlled the midfield, while Kvaratskhelia and Barcola stretched Miami’s defense wide.
What’s Next?
With this emphatic win, PSG advance to the Club World Cup quarter-finals, where they’ll face the winner of Flamengo vs Bayern Munich. For fans tracking Club World Cup 2025 results, this performance cements PSG’s status as one of the tournament favorites.
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