Paris Saint-Germain delivered a ruthless first-half display to dismantle Inter Miami 4–0 in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16, securing their place in the quarter-finals in emphatic fashion at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The French champions, brimming with confidence and European pedigree, wasted no time asserting dominance over their MLS opponents, racing to a four-goal lead before halftime. João Neves was the star of the show, bagging a sensational brace in a performance that underlined PSG’s intentions to go all the way in the expanded tournament.
Neves opened the scoring just six minutes in, rising highest to head home a pinpoint cross, before doubling his tally in the 39th minute with a composed finish after a slick move involving Bradley Barcola and Fabián Ruiz.
Things quickly went from bad to worse for Inter Miami, as defender Tomás Avilés inadvertently turned the ball into his own net during first-half stoppage time. Moments later, Achraf Hakimi put the game to bed with a powerful strike to make it 4–0 before the break.
Despite the presence of global superstar Lionel Messi, Miami struggled to find rhythm or space against PSG’s relentless pressing. The Argentine had limited impact, with his only notable effort—a late free kick—easily dealt with by the PSG wall.
The second half saw PSG ease off the gas, managing their lead with professionalism and rotating key players ahead of a likely clash against either Bayern Munich or Flamengo in the quarter-finals.
This win not only reinforces PSG’s status as one of the tournament favourites but also highlights the growing gap in quality between top-tier European clubs and the best sides from North America. Inter Miami’s historic run ends here, but their progress to the knockout stage remains a proud achievement for the MLS side.
Match Summary:
- Scorers: João Neves (6’, 39’), Tomás Avilés (OG 45+1’), Achraf Hakimi (45+3’)
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Result: Paris Saint-Germain 4–0 Inter Miami
