In a stunning display of dominance, Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Inter Miami 4-0 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup. The match, played Sunday at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta, left the MLS side reeling after a catastrophic first-half collapse.
PSG took control early, with João Neves powering a header into the net just six minutes in. He doubled the lead in the 39th minute—finishing a slick attacking move involving Bradley Barcola and Fabián Ruiz.
The disaster deepened when Tomás Avilés deflected an attempted clearance into his own net just before halftime, and Defender Achraf Hakimi added a fourth via a rebound off the crossbar in the 45th minute.
Historic PSG shows class
The half-time scoreboard read a humiliating PSG 4–0 Inter Miami, illustrating the gulf between a top-tier European powerhouse and an aging MLS squad. Reports emphasized that PSG’s superior fitness, tactical execution, and relentless pressing exposed Miami’s fragile midfield and defensive vulnerabilities under overwhelming pressure.
Despite featuring stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami never gained traction. Messi was largely ineffective, while the midfield struggled under PSG’s aggressive playstyle. The aging core of the squad appeared physically outmatched, unable to handle the match’s intensity.
This defeat ends Inter Miami’s journey at the Club World Cup—a ruthless reminder that MLS still trails behind Europe’s elite. Though they had advanced through their group unbeaten, this performance highlighted serious shortcomings against high-caliber opposition.
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Who PSG faces next
With their decisive victory, PSG will face the winner of the Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich clash in the quarterfinals—scheduled for July 5 at 12 PM ET. That matchup promises another high-stakes showdown between global heavyweights.
