The 3️⃣ key players to watch in PSG v Inter Miami | OneFootball

PSG had the entire second half to spare in their duel against Inter Miami in the round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and they already have a rival in the quarterfinals (the winner of Flamengo vs. Bayern, who play later in Miami).

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The differences between the last Champions League champion and the MLS team were too noticeable, and they began to take effect very early in the game.

João Neves opened the scoring just after 5 minutes, with a header after a defensive distraction from Mascherano's team. The game was already being facilitated for Luis Enrique's team, who, towards the end of the first half, led a landslide —partly caused by more serious errors in Inter Miami's defense— and went into halftime winning 4-0.

It could be said that the entire second half, with the game already sentenced, was unnecessary: PSG managed their energy and let Inter Miami play a bit more, who sought to at least not leave with a blank score, but it wasn't the night for any of their players, not even Lionel Messi, who couldn't do much in this context.

These were the 3️⃣ protagonists of the duel between PSG and Inter Miami

João Neves

His double opened the game for PSG.

Vitinha

One of the best midfielders of the moment gave another football lesson, managing PSG's game in a match that, despite being on track for his team from early on, became harsh and frictional.

Luis Enrique

We don't know how much the coach influenced PSG's attitude in the second half, much less aggressive and even benevolent towards the rival.

But the truth is that when Inter Miami sought to reach the opposing goal, at least to make the result more presentable, Luis Enrique made offensive changes that favored the back-and-forth and, ultimately, the show, although there would be no more goals.

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