The much-anticipated clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami in the Club World Cup’s round of 16 turned out to be an exhilarating affair. **PSG**, known for thriving in high-stakes matches, faced off against a team bolstered by former Barcelona stars, with a special spotlight on **Lionel Messi**, who has often been at odds with his former club.

**Luis Enrique**, PSG’s coach, had a full squad at his disposal, with the return of **Ousmane Dembélé**. Despite starting on the bench, Dembélé’s absence didn’t hinder PSG, as they fielded a strong lineup featuring **Doué, Kvara, and Barcola**.

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Inter Miami, relying on its experienced players like **Luis Suarez** and **Sergio Busquets**, hoped their wealth of experience could withstand PSG’s relentless pressure. However, Paris had other plans.

PSG showcases dominance

Remaining true to their aggressive style, PSG suffocated Inter Miami’s attempts to counterattack. The breakthrough came early as **Joao Neves** headed in a precise free-kick from **Vitinha**, giving PSG the lead in the 6th minute. This set the tone for a dominant performance, with Paris controlling possession and neutralizing Messi’s influence.

As the first half neared its end, PSG ramped up the pressure. **Neves** scored again in the 39th minute, followed by **Ruiz** who capitalized on a defensive error in the 44th minute. **Hakimi** added a fourth goal in stoppage time, completing a superb team play. Inter Miami struggled to recover, and PSG secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup, where they will face either Bayern Munich or Flamengo.

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