Inter Miami knocked out from FIFA club World Cup
Match Overview:
Inter Miami's historic run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup came to an end on Sunday, June 29, 2025, as they suffered a decisive 4-0 defeat against reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The match took place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA. PSG's dominance was evident from the start, with all four goals coming in a one-sided first half.
Key Moments and Goal Scorers:
* Early Lead for PSG: João Neves opened the scoring for PSG just six minutes into the game, heading home a perfect free kick from Vitinha.
* Neves Doubles Up: Neves extended PSG's lead in the 39th minute, capitalizing on an Inter Miami giveaway and tapping in a pass from Fabián Ruiz. This essentially sealed PSG's spot in the quarterfinals.
* Inter Miami's Misfortune: Inter Miami's troubles deepened with an unfortunate own goal by Tomás Avilés in the 44th minute.
* Hakimi Seals First-Half Rout: Achraf Hakimi added PSG's fourth goal just before halftime (45+3'), knocking in the rebound of his own shot, giving the French giants a commanding four-goal advantage.
Team Performance and Dynamics:
* PSG's Dominance: Paris Saint-Germain displayed ruthless efficiency, dominating possession (73% in the first half) and outshooting Inter Miami significantly. They maintained constant pressure, sending wave after wave of attacks, which ultimately led to defensive blunders from Miami.
* Inter Miami's Struggles: Despite featuring star players like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, Inter Miami struggled to gain a foothold in the match, particularly in the first half. They failed to register a shot attempt before the interval and found it difficult to get the ball out of their own half. Lionel Messi, facing his former club, attempted to drive his team forward in the second half but was largely contained. Their best chance came early in the second half when a Messi pass sent Suárez clear, but the shot went astray.
* Coaches' Reactions:
* Luis Enrique (PSG Manager): Expressed happiness with his team's start and their ability to manage the game and create chances, praising the players' mentality.
* Javier Mascherano (Inter Miami Coach): Through an interpreter, described the first half as "kind of like a bloodbath" but also expressed pride in his team's accomplishments in the tournament.
Significance and Aftermath:
* Inter Miami Eliminated: The 4-0 loss led to Inter Miami's elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. While disappointing, their run was considered historic, as they became the first-ever MLS team to reach the Club World Cup knockout rounds and the first Concacaf team to defeat a European opponent (FC Porto) in an official competition.
* PSG Advances: PSG's emphatic victory secured their place in the quarterfinals, where they are set to face Bayern Munich on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The performance has solidified PSG's position as a strong contender for the Club World Cup crown.
This match highlighted the clear gulf in class between the European champions and the MLS side, with PSG asserting their dominance from the opening whistle.
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