Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a dominant display to defeat Inter Miami 4-0 and book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup, exposing the stark gap between Europe’s elite and MLS hopefuls led by ageing legends.
Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated face-off against his former club ended in disappointment, as PSG steamrollered a star-studded but outclassed Inter Miami team that also featured ex-Barcelona teammates Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
First Half Blitz
The game was effectively over by half-time, with PSG racing to a 4-0 lead:
• 6’ – João Neves opened the scoring with a clinical finish from a Vitinha assist.
• 19’ – Tomás Avilés of Inter Miami was booked following a foul.
• 20’ – Avilés was shown a second yellow and sent off, reducing Miami to 10 men.
• 39’ – Neves struck again, this time assisted by Fabián Ruiz.
• 42’ – Marcelo Weigandt also saw yellow as Miami’s frustration grew.
• 44’ – Disaster struck when Avilés deflected a cross from PSG’s Doue into his own net.
• 45+3’ – Achraf Hakimi sealed a dominant half with PSG’s fourth goal.
Second Half Control
Luis Enrique’s side eased off in the second period, controlling possession and rotating the squad:
• PSG introduced Warren Zaïre-Emery and Lucas Beraldo at the break.
• Later came appearances from Ousmane Dembélé, Lee Kang-In, and Lucas Hernández, keeping key players fresh.
• Inter Miami’s only real impact came in bookings—Luis Suárez was cautioned in the 74th minute.
Despite Inter Miami’s efforts, PSG never looked threatened, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma barely tested. The Ligue 1 champions showcased their depth, fluid attacking play, and physical superiority, turning what could have been a nostalgic reunion into a one-sided exhibition.
⚽ Final Score: Paris Saint-Germain 4–0 Inter Miami
Scorers:
• João Neves (6’, 39’)
• Own Goal: Tomás Avilés (44’)
• Achraf Hakimi (45+3’)
Red Card:
• Tomás Avilés (20’) – Second yellow
This emphatic result sends PSG through to the Club World Cup quarter-finals, while Inter Miami exit with lessons on the gap that still exists between MLS ambition and European excellence—even with some of football’s biggest names in their ranks.
