PSG completely took control of the game in the first 45 minutes, scoring four unanswered goals to put the contest out of reach before the halftime whistle.
Minute
Event Type
Player Involved
Team
Match Situation & Details
6′
Goal
João Neves
PSG
Headed home the opener from a Vitinha cross
18′
Substitution
Tomás Avilés (In) / Noah Allen (Out)
Inter Miami
Early injury replacement for the MLS side
19′
Yellow Card
Tomás Avilés
Inter Miami
Booked immediately after entering for a rough foul
39′
Goal
João Neves
PSG
Tapped in his second goal off a Fabián Ruiz assist
41′
Free Kick
Désiré Doué
PSG
Won a foul in the defensive half
43′
Yellow Card
Marcelo Weigandt
Inter Miami
Booked for a heavy sliding challenge
44′
Own Goal
Tomás Avilés
PSG
Accidentally deflected the ball into his own net
45+3′
Goal
Achraf Hakimi
PSG
Slotted a right-footed shot from close range to make it 4-0
46′
Substitution
Warren Zaïre-Emery (In) / Fabián Ruiz (Out)
PSG
Midfield refreshment at the start of the second half
46′
Substitution
Lucas Beraldo (In) / Marquinhos (Out)
PSG
Defensive rotation by Luis Enrique
60′
Substitution
Ousmane Dembélé (In) / João Neves (Out)
PSG
The brace scorer subbed off to a standing ovation
68′
Substitution
Lee Kang-in (In) / Achraf Hakimi (Out)
PSG
Tactical rest for the Moroccan fullback
68′
Substitution
Lucas Hernández (In) / Nuno Mendes (Out)
PSG
Final defensive modification for Paris
73′
Yellow Card
Luis Suárez
Inter Miami
Booked for dissent following an aggressive tackle
74′
Substitution
Benjamin Cremaschi (In) / Telasco Segovia (Out)
Inter Miami
Late midfield change for the American club
Technical Match Performance Metrics
PSG completely dominated the ball, employing an aggressive pressing system that prevented Inter Miami’s veteran lineup from launching sustained counter-attacks.
Match Statistic
Paris Saint-Germain
Inter Miami CF
Final Score
4
0
Ball Possession
67%
33%
Total Shots Attempted
17
6
Shots Directly on Target
7
3
Corner Kicks Awarded
7
3
Fouls Committed
9
10
Offsides Flagged
5
3
Yellow Cards Distributed
0
3
Red Cards Distributed
0
0
Starting Lineups & Formations
Luis Enrique opted for a highly offensive 4-3-3 formation, while Inter Miami countered with a 4-4-2 shape led by the legendary strike partnership of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.
Oscar Ustari; Marcelo Weigandt, Maximiliano Falcón, Noah Allen, Jordi Alba; Tadeo Allende, Federico Redondo, Sergio Busquets, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez
Post-Match Tournament Impact
This single-elimination knockout match propelled PSG deeper into the global tournament while sending the MLS representatives back to domestic league play.
Club
Tournament Outcome
Next Scheduled Opponent
Venue Location
Paris Saint-Germain
Advanced to Quarter-Finals
Bayern Munich / Flamengo Winner
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Inter Miami CF
Eliminated in Round of 16
Columbus Crew (MLS Regular Season)
Chase Stadium, Florida
All-Time Head-to-Head Record Summary
Because this was the first ever official competitive meeting between the two modern clubs, the historical ledger stands completely in favor of the French side
Category
Paris Saint-Germain Record
Inter Miami CF Record
Total Matches Played
1
1
Total Wins Registered
1
0
Total Draws Decided
0
0
Cumulative Goals Scored
4
0
Clean Sheets Maintained
1
0
Individual Passing Accuracy Ratings
Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielders managed the tempo of the game with near-perfect distribution, while Inter Miami’s midfield unit struggled to move the ball cleanly under heavy structural pressing.
Player Name
Club Unit
Total Passes Attempted
Passes Completed
Successful Long Balls
Passing Accuracy
Vitinha
Paris Saint-Germain
74
71
5 / 5
95.9%
João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain
62
58
2 / 3
93.5%
Fabián Ruiz
Paris Saint-Germain
55
50
3 / 4
90.9%
Sergio Busquets
Inter Miami CF
48
42
4 / 6
87.5%
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain
31
27
1 / 1
87.1%
Federico Redondo
Inter Miami CF
38
31
1 / 3
81.5%
Telasco Segovia
Inter Miami CF
29
22
0 / 2
75.8%
Total Distance Covered by Midfielders
The energetic work rate of the French club’s engine room allowed them to completely dominate the transition phases of the 90-minute encounter.
Player Name
Club Unit
Minutes Played
Distance Covered (km)
Sprints Completed
Top Speed Clocked
Vitinha
Paris Saint-Germain
90
11.8 km
18
31.4 km/h
Federico Redondo
Inter Miami CF
90
11.2 km
14
29.8 km/h
João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain
60
8.4 km
15
32.1 km/h
Sergio Busquets
Inter Miami CF
90
8.1 km
4
26.5 km/h
Telasco Segovia
Inter Miami CF
74
7.9 km
11
30.2 km/h
Fabián Ruiz
Paris Saint-Germain
45
5.9 km
8
29.3 km/h
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain
45
5.8 km
12
32.6 km/h
Defensive Actions and Ball Recoveries in Midfield
This tracking table displays the ball-winning capabilities of each midfielder, highlighting tackles made and passing lanes intercepted.
Player Name
Club Unit
Ground Duels Won
Interceptions
Blocks Made
Total Ball Recoveries
Vitinha
Paris Saint-Germain
7 / 9
3
1
9
Federico Redondo
Inter Miami CF
5 / 11
4
2
7
João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain
4 / 6
1
0
6
Fabián Ruiz
Paris Saint-Germain
3 / 4
2
0
5
Sergio Busquets
Inter Miami CF
2 / 5
3
1
4
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Paris Saint-Germain
3 / 5
1
0
3
Attacking Third Creative Output
An operational breakdown of the final-third threat posed by the midfielders, focusing on key passes that led directly to a shot attempt.
Player Name
Club Unit
Assists Delivered
Key Passes
Shots on Target
Expected Assists (xA)
João Neves
Paris Saint-Germain
0
2
2
0.35
Vitinha
Paris Saint-Germain
1
4
1
0.58
Fabián Ruiz
Paris Saint-Germain
1
1
0
0.22
Sergio Busquets
Inter Miami CF
0
1
0
0.12
Telasco Segovia
Inter Miami CF
0
0
1
0.04
Midfield Discipline and Ball Retention Loss
This metrics grid tracks how well the players took care of the ball under physical pressure and how often they gave away tactical free-kicks
