Putting in what was another dominant summer performance, PSG stormed their way to a Club World Cup quarter-final spot as they clinched a 4-0 romp against Inter Miami in Atlanta.
Riding what has been a record-breaking wave of momentum since their iconic Champions League success almost a month ago, Luis Enrique’s side didn’t take long to open proceedings here.
With Joao Neves opening the scoring after just six minutes as the Portuguese international headed home Vitinha’s free-kick, PSG never looked back.
Watching Neves bag his second of the evening six minutes before the half-time break after slotting home a sublime move, the floodgates really opened in the moments prior to the interval.
Adding a further two more goal before the break as Argentinian youngster Tomas Aviles turned into his own net, the red-hot Achraf Hakimi then slammed home and notched consecutive Club World Cup strikes.
With Enrique using the second-half as a real opportunity to make the most of his summer travelling squad, PSG will now begin preparations for a heavyweight quarter-final showdown against Bayern Munich on Saturday.
While the reigning European champions might steal all of Sunday’s headlines in Atlanta, Inter Miami will be concerned by what was a screeching end to their summer adventure.
On an evening when PSG laid down a real Club World Cup marker, we have taken a look at the main talking points.
PSG cruise their way to the quarter-finals
While PSG might have fallen to a shock 1-0 loss at the hands of Botafogo on June 20th, the French giants have come roaring back in what has become a routine fashion.
Making real history last month as they secured a maiden Champions League crown thanks to an iconic 5-0 romp against Inter Milan in Munich, Enrique’s side have embarked on a record-breaking run.
With the former Barcelona boss making it clear that he is looking to hand PSG another immediate piece of silverware, the Parisians completed a remarkable title clean sweep during the 2024/25 campaign.
Laying down what was another Club World Cup marker here and breezing their way to a quarter-final ticket, Enrique’s high-flying squad have also gained a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third.
Getting their summer adventure underway with another sensational 4-0 victory against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid, PSG have also won eight of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
Miami watch their Club World Cup adventure come to a thumping end
While Inter Miami might have breezed their way to top spot in the Eastern Conference last season, it is fair to say that Javier Mascherano’s men have struggled to find any real stability this time around.
Completely dominated across the park on Sunday evening and watching their Club World Cup adventure come to a screeching end here, the Herons have failed to build on their shock 2-1 win against Porto on June 19th.
Despite getting June underway with a 5-1 victory against Columbus, Mascherano’s side have won just a trio of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions.
Turning their attention back to MLS action sat 11 points adrift of Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia, the one-time Liverpool midfielder will have a mounting headache over his side’s extended defensive struggles.
In fact, Inter Miami have recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their last 14 consecutive outings – a run that stems all the way back to April 19th.
Who can stop PSG’s attacking superstars?
Recording the biggest winning margin in a Champions League or European Cup final on May 29th as they claimed that iconic 5-0 win against Inter Milan, a huge part of PSG’s success has come thanks to their dominant performances in the final third.
Quickly gaining the tag as European football’s most clinical outfit, the Spanish tactician has seen his superstar attack register at least a quartet of goals in 15 matches so far this calendar year.
Along with notching 10 goals in their four summer appearances so far, Enrique’s side will welcome back their ultimate striking poster boy.
Coming off the bench and getting 30 minutes under his belt after missing each of PSG’s three group stage appearances with a minor muscle injury, Ballon d’Or contender Ousmane Dembele has returned at a crucial time of the summer.
Staying in Atlanta for their epic quarter-final showdown against Bayern Munich on Saturday, PSG will be looking to collect another heavyweight European scalp.
Match Report
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz, Barcola, Doue, Kvaratskhelia
Subs: Hernandez, Beraldo, Kang-In, Zaire-Emery, Dembele
Inter Miami: Ustari, Weigandt, Falcon, Allen, Alba, Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia, Messi, Suarez
Subs: Cremaschi, Aviles
Goals: Neves (6’, 39’), Aviles (44’ OG), Hakimi (45+3’)
Yellow Cards: Suarez, Aviles, Weigandt
Red Cards: N/A
Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio
