Key Takeaways
- Inter Miami drew 2–2 with Palmeiras to reach the Club World Cup knockouts
- Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez fired Miami into an early 2–0 lead
- Paulinho and Maurício struck late for Palmeiras to claim top spot in Group A
- Inter Miami become the first-ever MLS club in the Club World Cup Round of 16
- A dramatic reunion: Messi will now face his former club PSG in Atlanta
- Palmeiras prepare for a Brazilian showdown with Botafogo in Philadelphia
The script couldn’t have been more dramatic. Inter Miami, under the Miami night lights, struck first and fast. Tadeo Allende’s stunning opener, followed by Luis Suárez’s masterclass of experience and composure, handed the hosts a two-goal cushion. It felt like destiny.
But Palmeiras had their own plans. A stunning comeback was launched with Paulinho’s thunderous strike in the 80th minute, and Maurício’s 87th-minute poacher’s finish left Miami stunned. The draw was enough to see both sides through—but Palmeiras edged top spot on goal difference.
For Inter Miami, the real reward isn’t just advancement. It’s history. For the first time, an MLS team has cracked the Club World Cup knockouts. And fate delivered a blockbuster: Lionel Messi will now face Paris Saint-Germain—his former club—in a Round of 16 clash in Atlanta.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, lock horns with domestic rivals Botafogo in a clash that promises fire, flair, and pride on American soil.
Final Whistle
This is more than a match—it’s a moment in time. Messi vs. PSG. Suárez still defying the odds. Tadeo Allende rising as MLS’s new crown jewel. And Palmeiras marching on with quiet fury.
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