Inter Miami has secured their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup after playing out a 2-2 draw with Brazilian side Palmeiras on Monday. The result was enough to see both teams advance to the knockout stages of the prestigious tournament.
The MLS side initially took a commanding two-goal lead through Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez, appearing set for a statement victory. However, Palmeiras mounted a late comeback with Paulinho and Mauricio scoring in the final 10 minutes to level the match.
Mascherano's Reaction
Despite the late equalizer, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano expressed satisfaction with his team's performance against one of South America's elite clubs.
"It was a great game from us, it's difficult to play against one of the best teams in South America," Mascherano said after the match. "Maybe at the end we had the game in our hands so the feeling is strange but before the start of the tournament, if someone told me we were going to have this kind of performance against these kind of teams, I would have signed it."
Next Challenge: PSG
Inter Miami finished as runners-up in their group behind Palmeiras and will now face European giants Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16. The match promises to be a significant test for the American side as they continue their campaign in the expanded Club World Cup format.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Inter Miami in international competition, demonstrating their growing stature in global club football.
The 2025 Club World Cup has already seen several teams eliminated, with the competition intensifying as it progresses to the knockout stages. The tournament's expanded format has created opportunities for clubs from different confederations to test themselves against the world's best.
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