Key Takeaways
- Inter Miami drew 2–2 with Palmeiras to advance to the Club World Cup knockouts
- Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez fired Miami into a commanding early lead
- Palmeiras responded with late goals from Paulinho and Maurício to claim top spot
- Javier Mascherano leads Miami into the Round of 16—making MLS history
- Next up: a seismic showdown with PSG, Messi’s former club, in Atlanta
The night began with Miami’s pulse racing. Tadeo Allende danced past defenders to slot the opener, and moments later Luis Suárez added a clinical second. With fans in a frenzy, Inter Miami were writing a fairy tale.
But in true football fashion, it twisted late. Palmeiras clawed their way back—Paulinho’s long-range effort sparked the comeback before Maurício rifled in a deflected equalizer. Though the draw denied Miami top spot, it delivered something greater: a historic ticket to the knockout stage.
Javier Mascherano, composed yet brimming with pride, called it a deserved reward. “We earned the right to face a champion,” he declared. That challenge now lies in Atlanta—where Lionel Messi will meet his past as Inter Miami face Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16.
Final Whistle
This isn’t just another match. It’s legacy. It’s Messi versus memory. Under Mascherano’s leadership, Inter Miami are no longer outsiders—they’re contenders rewriting Club World Cup history.
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