Football fans were treated to an electrifying encounter as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) took on Inter Miami in a much-anticipated friendly match held today. The game held global attention, not just for the clash of clubs, but also for the emotional backdrop—Lionel Messi facing his former club PSG for the first time since his transfer to Inter Miami.
Match Overview
- Date: June 27, 2025
- Venue: DRV PNK Stadium, Florida
- Competition: Club World Cup
The PSG vs Inter Miami football match today kicked off with both teams fielding strong line-ups, much to the delight of fans both in the stadium and watching around the world.
Expected Lineups
PSG Expected Lineup (4-3-3):
- GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- DEF: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Milan Skriniar, Lucas Hernández
- MID: Vitinha, Manuel Ugarte, Warren Zaïre-Emery
- FWD: Ousmane Dembélé, Gonçalo Ramos, Marco Asensio
Inter Miami Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Drake Callender
- DEF: DeAndre Yedlin, Kamal Miller, Tomás Avilés, Jordi Alba
- MID: Sergio Busquets, Gregore
- ATT MID: Lionel Messi, Benjamin Cremaschi, Robert Taylor
- FWD: Luis Suárez
PSG Tactics:
Luis Enrique's PSG is expected to adopt a high-possession, pressing style, using quick passing transitions through midfielders like Vitinha and Zaïre-Emery. With full-backs Hakimi and Hernández overlapping, PSG aims to stretch the field and exploit space on the flanks. Expect Dembélé and Asensio to cut inside and shoot from distance, while Ramos leads the line.
Inter Miami Tactics:
Tata Martino’s side will rely on structured buildup from the back, using Busquets as the central playmaker. Messi is expected to drop deep and orchestrate play with long through balls and diagonal runs, linking up with Suárez in the final third. The defense might sit deeper to counter PSG’s speed, with Alba and Yedlin providing experience on the flanks.
Key Battles to Watch
- Messi vs Marquinhos: The Argentine legend will face a disciplined defender who knows how to handle elite attackers.
- Dembélé vs Jordi Alba: Former Barcelona teammates go head-to-head, both quick and skillful.
- Midfield Clash: Busquets’ experience vs. PSG’s young and energetic midfield.