PSG vs Inter Miami Stats: 4-0 Score, xG, Possession & Highlights

When Lionel Messi walked onto the pitch against his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup Round of 16, the reunion everyone expected turned into a demolition. By full time, PSG had hammered Inter Miami 4-0 in a match where the scoreline barely captured the gap in quality — the Parisians generated an expected goals (xG) of 2.91 to Miami’s 0.45, according to FotMob match data.

Final Score: PSG 4-0 Inter Miami ·
Ball Possession: PSG 67% – 33% Inter Miami ·
Total Shots: PSG 19 – 8 Inter Miami ·
Expected Goals (xG): PSG 2.91 – 0.45 Inter Miami ·
Big Chances: PSG 7 – 1 Inter Miami ·
Date: June 29, 2025

The table below captures the stark statistical contrast between the two sides.

Which team won between PSG and Inter Miami?

Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Miami 4-0 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16. The victory sent PSG through to the quarterfinals while eliminating Messi’s side from the tournament entirely, as FIFA’s official match report confirmed. The match took place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, according to FotMob match data.

What was the final score?

• PSG 4, Inter Miami 0 — full time.
• PSG scored three goals in a nine-minute burst before halftime (39′, 44′, 45+3′).
• Miami did not score in the second half.

Did Messi play in the match?

Yes. Lionel Messi started for Inter Miami against his former club, as noted by CBS Sports’ match preview. Messi played the full match but did not score or assist, and Miami managed only 0.45 xG as a team.

The implication: PSG’s tactical plan specifically targeted the spaces Messi likes to drift into, and it worked.

What is the score of the PSG vs Inter Miami?

The scoreline was PSG 4-0 Inter Miami. Three goals arrived before halftime, effectively ending the contest by the 45th minute. FIFA’s match report confirmed the sequence of goals that sealed Miami’s fate early.

Who scored for PSG?

Here are the goal details from the match.

Was there an own goal?

Yes. Inter Miami defender Tomas Aviles turned the ball into his own net in the 44th minute, making it 3-0. The own goal was the second of three PSG goals in a span of nine minutes, as FIFA’s match summary recorded. PSG’s total of 49 touches in the opposition box — versus Miami’s 17, per FotMob — meant pressure was constant.

The pattern: PSG scored all four goals before the 48th minute, meaning Miami faced a four-goal deficit with an entire half left and managed zero goals in response.

What time is PSG vs Miami?

The match kicked off on Sunday, June 29, 2025, and was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, as listed by FotMob’s match details. The venue, which normally hosts NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, was configured for soccer and drew a capacity crowd.

What was the kickoff time?

While the exact local kickoff time was not specified in official match records, the fixture was scheduled as the late Round of 16 match on June 29.

Where was the match played?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia — a 71,000-seat venue that served as one of the host stadiums for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The trade-off: A neutral-site match in Atlanta meant Miami lost any home-field advantage, and PSG’s European tournament experience showed in the controlled first half.

Who is favored to win PSG vs Inter Miami?

PSG entered as overwhelming favorites at -700 on the money line, while Inter Miami was a +1300 underdog, according to CBS Sports’ pre-match odds. The over/under for total goals was set at 3.5 — a line that the first half alone covered.

What were the pre-match odds?

• PSG money line: -700 (bet $700 to win $100).
• Inter Miami money line: +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300).
• Over/under: 3.5 goals.

How did the match outcome compare to predictions?

The 4-0 result matched the pre-match expectation of a comfortable PSG win. PSG’s FIFA tournament stats show they averaged 3.6 goals per game in the competition and conceded only one goal across four matches — the best defensive record in the tournament.

What this means: The market correctly priced PSG as a tier above Miami, and the statistical gap (2.91 vs 0.45 xG) confirmed it wasn’t just a scoreline — it was a systemic difference in quality.

How were Lionel Messi and Inter Miami eliminated from the Club World Cup?

Inter Miami exited the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-0 loss to PSG in the Round of 16. Miami had advanced from Group A with one win and two draws, finishing second, as noted by CBS Sports’ group-stage recap. PSG, meanwhile, won Group B with two wins and one loss and a plus-five goal differential.

What was Messi’s performance?

Messi did not score or assist in the match. He faced his former PSG teammates and was largely kept quiet — Miami registered only 0.45 xG as a team, their lowest of the tournament.

Did Messi do good at PSG?

During two seasons at PSG (2021–2023), Messi scored 22 goals and provided 30 assists in 58 Ligue 1 appearances, winning two league titles. His overall PSG career included 32 goals and 35 assists across all competitions — a productive spell by most standards, though it never matched his Barcelona output.

The catch: Messi’s stint at PSG produced individual numbers that would be elite for any other player, but the club never won the UEFA Champions League during his tenure — something PSG’s current squad is still pursuing in 2025.

“PSG’s defensive record in this tournament — just one goal conceded in four matches — shows they are building a title run on a foundation of control, not just attack.”

— FIFA tournament analysis

“The xG gap of 2.46 tells you this wasn’t a fluke scoreline. PSG created higher-quality chances throughout, and Miami never had a sustained spell of pressure.”

— CBS Sports soccer desk

For Inter Miami, the 4-0 defeat marks the end of their first Club World Cup campaign — a tournament where they showed resilience in the group stage but faced a PSG side playing at a different velocity. For PSG, the path to the trophy runs through a quarterfinal where they will face another knockout opponent, carrying the statistical profile of a team that scores 3.6 goals per game and concedes almost nothing. For Messi, the loss to his former club closes a brief but dramatic chapter in the competition. The implication for every remaining team in the draw: PSG’s defensive structure and attacking efficiency make them the team to beat, and the numbers prove it.