Joao Neves shines as PSG dominate Messi’s Inter Miami (4-0) in FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16: Highlights and goals

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PSG cruise to a dominant 4-0 victory over Inter Miami in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16. Joao Neves starred with a brace, while an own goal from Avilés and a late finish by Achraf Hakimi sealed the emphatic win. Hakimi’s goal put the game beyond doubt, confirming PSG’s commanding performance and sending them through comfortably, despite Messi’s efforts.

A promising set-piece opportunity for Messi and Inter Miami. Let’s see if the Argentine maestro can deliver a dangerous ball into the box or even threaten directly with a shot.

The match looks all but decided as PSG drop their intensity, allowing Inter Miami more of the ball. However, despite the increased possession, Miami have yet to create any meaningful chances or test Donnarumma. PSG remain comfortable and in control with a commanding 4–0 lead.

A brilliant counter led by Messi sees him weave through defenders with quick touches, searching for an opening. He then connects with a dangerous cross and heads it toward goal—but Gianluigi Donnarumma reacts sharply to make a crucial save, keeping PSG’s clean sheet intact.

Telasco Segovia is off, and Federico Cremaschi comes on to inject fresh energy into the attack as they chase a comeback.

Suárez picks up a booking following a foul on William Pacho and subsequent protests to the referee. Tensions continue to rise as Inter Miami push hard to find a way back.

Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi come off, replaced by Lucas Hernández and Kang-in Lee.

Luis Enrique continues to rotate his squad, bringing fresh legs into defense and midfield as PSG maintain control with a commanding 4-0 lead.

PSG keep the pressure high with slick team moves, but Barcola’s latest effort flies just over the crossbar.

Inter Miami look more alert this half, with Messi actively trying to spark chances, but they still struggle to create clear scoring opportunities against a solid PSG defense.

Joao Neves departs, making way for Ousmane Dembele on his official Club World Cup debut.

Luis Enrique brings on the experienced winger as PSG look to maintain control and add fresh legs to their attack.

After a lively start to the half from Inter Miami, PSG have reasserted their grip on the match with renewed possession and high pressing. Barcola came close to adding a fifth with a low strike inside the box, but Oscar Ustari reacted well to keep it out and momentarily limit the damage.

At halftime, PSG made two changes with the score firmly in their favor. Marquinhos made way for Lucas Beraldo in central defense, while Fabián Ruiz, who had been influential in the midfield and involved in the second goal, was replaced by the dynamic Warren Zaïre-Emery. Luis Enrique opts to manage minutes as PSG maintain full control at 4–0.

Messi is finally stepping up with more involvement early in the second half. A slick team move saw him deliver a surprising through ball to Suárez inside the box—but the striker couldn’t find the finish, missing a golden opportunity to get Miami on the board.

PSG are cruising with a commanding 4-0 lead as the teams return to the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Inter Miami face a daunting task to overturn the deficit, while PSG look confident and in total control early in this Round of 16 clash.

A dominant first half from PSG sees them head into the break with a commanding 4–0 lead over Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

PSG add another with a stunning collective effort! Bradley Barcola expertly beats Jordi Alba down the flank and delivers a perfectly weighted pass into the box. Achraf Hakimi times his run to perfection and slots it home with a clinical finish.

Now it’s 4–0 as PSG continue to dominate every phase of play. Inter Miami will need a miracle to turn this one around as Luis Enrique’s side ramp up the pressure in Atlanta.

Disaster for Inter Miami at the start of the second half! PSG strike again—and this time it’s an own goal by Tomás Avilés that makes it 3–0 for the French side.

The move began with Achraf Hakimi, who played a sharp ball out wide to Desire Doue. The winger whipped in a dangerous cross targeting Fabián Ruiz, but as Avilés tried to intervene, he misjudged the clearance and inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net past Ustari.

PSG double their lead just before halftime—and it’s Joao Neves again! The play began with relentless high pressure from Ruiz, who forced a turnover deep in Inter Miami’s half. The ball quickly found its way to Bradley Barcola, who slid a sharp pass inside to Ruiz.

With composure, Fabián Ruiz squared it across the face of goal, and there was Neves, perfectly positioned to tap it in from close range for his second of the night.

The match is beginning to heat up—literally and figuratively. Play was momentarily stopped after Luis Suárez committed a strong foul in midfield, sparking a wave of shoving and verbal exchanges between players from both sides. Referee Wilton Sampaio stepped in quickly to calm the situation, issuing stern warnings but keeping his cards in his pocket this time.

Once tempers cooled, PSG earned a corner on the following play, but Desire Doue’s delivery was poor, sailing over everyone and out for a throw-in. The final minutes of this first half are getting scrappy, and the emotional temperature is rising fast here in Atlanta.

Inter Miami are living dangerously. A string of sloppy build-ups from the back has invited relentless pressure from PSG, whose high pressing system is causing all kinds of problems for the MLS side. Vitinha, Joao Neves and Ruiz are leading the charge in midfield, constantly forcing turnovers in advanced areas.

Inter Miami finally register their first real attacking sequence of the match, sparked by a strong recovery from Federico Redondo, who dispossessed Desire Doue near midfield. Lionel Messi picked up the loose ball and tried to lead the break with Suárez making a run, but the move fizzled out with a misplaced pass that resulted in a throw-in.

The restart was poorly executed, gifting PSG a chance to counter the other way. The French side surged forward, forcing Inter into a quick foul just outside the area. However, the ensuing free kick—taken by Fabian Ruiz.

We're back underway at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Inter Miami have made their first substitution following Noah Allen's injury. Tomás Avilés comes on in defense—but his impact is anything but smooth.

Just minutes after stepping onto the pitch, Avilés commits a clumsy foul trying to stop a PSG counter and is immediately shown a yellow card by Wilton Sampaio. That booking carries heavy consequences—Avilés is now suspended for the next match, should Miami manage to advance. A nightmare start for the young defender.

Play has been temporarily halted as Noah Allen appears to have picked up an injury. The Inter Miami defender went down awkwardly and immediately signaled to the bench. Medical staff attended to him on the pitch, and after a brief assessment, it looks like he won’t be able to continue.

PSG thought they had doubled their lead, but the flag is up! It all started with a well-taken corner by Desire Doue, who swung it into the heart of the box. Bradley Barcola rose highest and flicked a header across goal, finding Fabián Ruiz unmarked just in front of the net.

Ruiz tapped it home with ease, but the assistant referee immediately raised the flag — and replays confirm he was just a step offside. The score remains 1–0, but PSG continue to look dangerous with every set piece. Inter Miami need to regroup quickly.

The French giants are in full control now. PSG continue to dictate the rhythm with sharp passing sequences and aggressive positioning, especially down the flanks with Hakimi and Kvaratskhelia pushing high. Joao Neves is buzzing with confidence after his opener, and Vitinha remains the creative engine in midfield.

PSG take the lead with a brilliantly executed set piece! It was Vitinha who delivered a pinpoint free kick to the far post, and Joao Neves timed his run to perfection, rising above the defense to head it past Ustari and into the back of the net.

A clinical finish and a deserved lead for the Parisians, who have been dominant in possession from the start. Inter Miami now trail 1–0 and will need to respond quickly to stay alive in this Round of 16 showdown.

The opening minutes show exactly what we expected—PSG looking to dictate the tempo with composed possession and fluid movement through the midfield. Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz are seeing plenty of the ball, while Kvaratskhelia has already made his presence felt with a quick cut inside from the left.

That early threat nearly paid off, as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fired a low effort toward goal, but Oscar Ustari stood tall and made a crucial save. Inter Miami, meanwhile, are dropping deep and defending with heart, absorbing pressure as they wait for a chance to counter through Messi and Suárez.

The ball is rolling in Atlanta as PSG and Inter Miami kick off this 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 matchup!

Both teams have taken the field here at a packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta! PSG, led by Marquinhos and powered by stars like Kvaratskhelia and Hakimi, line up in their familiar setup under Luis Enrique. On the other side, Inter Miami — captained by Lionel Messi — bring a South American flair with Suárez, Busquets, and Alba all in the starting XI.

The anthems are done, the energy is electric, and kickoff is just moments away in this highly anticipated Round of 16 clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a retractable roof, multi-purpose venue located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Opened in 2017 as a replacement for the Georgia Dome, it serves as the home of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS). With a seating capacity of approximately 71,000 — expandable to over 75,000 for special events — the stadium regularly hosts high-profile matches, concerts, and championships, including FIFA Club World Cup and World Cup fixtures.

General view inside the stadium with empty seats in the stands during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles Football Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Dembele has been dealing with a muscle injury in his left quadriceps, which has kept him sidelined throughout the entire tournament. As we can see in today’s lineup, he’s not part of the starting XI. However, he remains available on the bench and could still feature later in the match—depending on how the game unfolds or based on Luis Enrique’s tactical decisions.

Here's PSG's confirmed lineup for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 against Inter Miami

The confirmed lineups are in!

Here's Inter Miami's starting lineup for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 against PSG

The referee assigned to oversee the clash between Inter Miami and PSG will be Brazilian official Wilton Sampaio, a FIFA-listed referee since 2013. While he has no prior experience officiating matches involving either team, this will mark the sixth time he takes charge of a game featuring Lionel Messi.

Sampaio will be supported by fellow Brazilians Bruno Boschilia (assistant referee one) and Bruno Pires (assistant referee two), while the fourth official will be Mustapha Ghorbal from Algeria. In the VAR booth, Colombia’s Nicolas Gallo will lead the review team, joined by Leodan Gonzalez of Uruguay and Guillermo Pacheco of Mexico.

PSG vs Inter Miami will get underway at 12:00 PM ET (PT: 9:00 AM.)

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PSG face Inter Miami with a spot in the next round on the line, as PSG enters as the heavy favorite while Inter looks to pull off the unexpected.

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