Time's up! No goals were scored in the second half. In the end, PSG defeated Inter Miami with a score of 4-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.
Minute 87: There were not many highlights in the past few minutes. PSG have been on a downward trail after making a series of substitutions. Meanwhile, many positions on Miami's pitch have shown signs of declining fitness, including the veteran trio Messi, Suarez and Jordi Alba. They controlled the ball better than in the first half but the decisive passes were too bad.
Minute 75: Coach Luis Enrique's students played leisurely and not too much in scoring more goals. As for Miami, despite their great efforts, they have not been able to find a way into PSG's goal.
Minute 67: Inter Miami proactively raised their attack formation. However, they still lack cohesion in playing style and can only rely on Messi and Suarez' breakthroughs. On the contrary, PSG, although no longer holding the pressure as in the first half, still had dangerous hold-ups.
Minute 56: It can be said that the MLS team has shown more in the past 6 minutes than the entire first half. However, the efforts of Messi and his teammates have not yet been concretized into goals.
Minute 49: No goal! Suarez just missed a scoring opportunity after Messi's assist. Meanwhile, PSG started the game relatively slowly in the second half.
Minute 46: The second half begins.
End of the first half: With superior quality, PSG easily scored 4 goals against Miami. While Messi and Suarez had not yet spoken out, the carelessness of the defense caused Miami to break up the match.
Minute 45+3: GOAL! The score is 4-0 in favor of PSG.
Minute 44: GOAL! PSG scored the third goal. From a difficult cross from Desire Doue, Tomas Aviles headed the ball into his own net.
Minute 39: GOAL! PSG increased the score to 2-0. Neves continued to score for PSG after Ruiz's pass.
In the 37th minute, Sergio Busquets at the age of 36 was completely overwhelmed by PSG's energetic and technical midfield. Therefore, Messi and Suarez have to often drop deep to develop the ball. In contrast, PSG attacked relatively easily and continuously put Miami's goal in an alarming position.
Minute 28: The match is still one-sided towards PSG. The Champions League champion dominated the ball and continuously had diverse attacking moves. Miami are trying to get on the ball but have not had any clear chances.
Minute 15: Fabian Ruiz made Miami's net shake for the second time also from a set piece. However, the Spanish midfielder was offside. Miami could not get on the ball and Messi or Suarez did not have the opportunity to leave their mark.
Minute 10: As expected, Inter Miami is completely inferior to PSG's class. Despite falling behind early, the MLS team still did not show fierce resistance.
Minute 6: GOAL! PSG opened the score. Joao Neves headed into the goal with no one to assist from Vitinha's free kick.
23:00: The match begins! PSG was the team that handed the ball first.
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Pre-match information
After winning the Champions League last season, Paris St-Germain is currently the leading candidate for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
PSG continued as the top team in Group B after a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders. However, PSG's surprise 0-1 loss to Botafogo in the group stage proved that they are not completely invincible.
As for Inter Miami, they have successfully passed Group A with an unbeaten record, including a 2-1 victory over Porto.
However, Lionel Messi's team will face the most difficult challenge ever. PSG is at a level completely superior to the MLS representative.
All eyes will be on Messi when he faces his former club PSG. The Argentine player performed relatively well in the group stage and is expected to shine.
On the other side of the front line, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a dangerous explosive point for the French team. The former Napoli player promises to bring a lot of difficulties to Miami's defenders.
In terms of head-to-head record, PSG and Inter Miami will meet for the first time in history.
