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The European champions crush Messi and Suarez’s Inter Miami 4-0, while Bayern beat Flamengo 4-2 behind a Kane brace. A heavyweight quarterfinal clash awaits.
PSG – Inter Miami 4-0: European Champions Make a Statement
Paris Saint-Germain eased past Inter Miami to reach the Club World Cup quarterfinals with a dominant 4-0 victory in Atlanta. The match was effectively over by halftime as Luis Enrique’s side overwhelmed their MLS opponents with four first-half goals and total control of the game. Despite the presence of global stars like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, Miami never posed a real threat.
PSG opened the scoring in the 6th minute when Joao Neves headed in a Vitinha cross. The French side continued to push forward, with Kvaratskhelia going close twice before Neves struck again in the 39th minute, this time assisted by Fabian Ruiz. Just five minutes later, a dangerous cross from Doué forced Aviles into an own goal. In first-half stoppage time, Hakimi made it 4-0 with a close-range finish after hitting the crossbar seconds earlier.
The second half was routine, with PSG rotating key players and nearly scoring again through Barcola, Doué, and Hakimi. Miami’s only real chance came in the 80th minute, when Messi’s header was saved by Donnarumma. The final whistle confirmed PSG’s progress and Inter Miami’s exit. A blockbuster quarterfinal against Bayern Munich now awaits.
Match Summary
PSG – INTER MIAMI 4-0
Goals: 6′ and 39′ Joao Neves, 44′ Aviles (own goal), 45’+3′ Hakimi
PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi (69′ Lee Kang-in), Marquinhos (46′ Beraldo), Pacho, Nuno Mendes (69′ L. Hernandez); Fabian Ruiz (46′ Zaire-Emery), Vitinha, Joao Neves (61′ Dembélé); Doué, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia. Coach: Luis Enrique
Inter Miami (4-4-2): Ustari; Weigandt, Falcon, Allen (19′ Aviles), Jordi Alba; Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia (76′ Cremaschi); Messi, Suarez. Coach: Mascherano
Referee: Wilton Sampaio (Brazil)
Bookings: Aviles, Weigandt, Suarez
Flamengo – Bayern 2-4: Kane Brace Secures Quarterfinal Spot
Bayern Munich booked their place in the Club World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-2 win over Flamengo at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. It was a high-energy contest filled with goals and drama, but the German side always seemed in control, thanks in part to a brilliant performance from Harry Kane.
Bayern struck early, going up 2-0 within ten minutes. First, a Kimmich corner was accidentally headed into his own net by Pulgar in the 6th minute. Just three minutes later, Kane scored with a left-footed strike from outside the box that deflected in off the post. Flamengo hit back in the 33rd minute with a stunning left-footed blast from Gerson, but Goretzka restored the two-goal lead just before the extended halftime, beating Rossi with a long-range effort.
The second half started with more fireworks. A handball by Olise led to a penalty, which Jorginho converted in the 54th minute to bring Flamengo within one. But Bayern responded with maturity and efficiency. In the 74th minute, Kane sealed the result with a clinical finish after Kimmich pounced on a turnover by Luiz Araujo. Despite a late chance for Sané, the score remained 4-2, sending Bayern through to face PSG in what feels like a Champions League final preview.
Match Summary
FLAMENGO – BAYERN MUNICH 2-4
Goals: 6′ Pulgar (own goal), 9′ and 74′ Kane, 33′ Gerson, 41′ Goretzka, 54′ Jorginho (pen.)
Flamengo (4-2-3-1): A. Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro (81′ Ayrton Lucas); Pulgar (45’+2′ Allan), Jorginho (81′ De La Cruz); Gerson (81′ Yan), De Arrascaeta (59′ Bruno Henrique), Luiz Araújo; Plata. Coach: Filipe Luís
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer (90’+3′ Boey), Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka (59′ Pavlovic); Olise, Gnabry (72′ Musiala), Coman (59′ Sané); Kane (90’+3′ T. Müller). Coach: Vincent Kompany
Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
Bookings: Pulgar, Tah, Plata, Allan, Wesley, Kimmich, Kane, Musiala, Laimer
Notes: 8 minutes of stoppage time in 1st half, 7 in 2nd; referee audio malfunction caused brief delay in first half
