Overview

• João Neves scored two early goals before halftime was extended by an own goal from Tomas Aviles and a stoppage-time strike by Achraf Hakimi
• Messi failed to convert rare chances and finished scoreless as his former club dominated proceedings
• Inter Miami qualified as the top team in the 2024 MLS regular season but could not match the quality of the reigning Champions League winners
• Ousmane Dembélé collected Messi’s jersey, shorts and boots after the defeat, marking a poignant reunion of ex-Barça teammates
• PSG will face the winner of the Bayern Munich versus Flamengo match in the quarterfinals as they pursue a first Club World Cup title