PSG Crushes Inter Miami 4-0 in Club World Cup – Enrique Admits Second-Half Energy Dip

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has acknowledged that his side lacked intensity in the second half of their FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 encounter against Inter Miami on Sunday.

The Spanish tactician oversaw a dominant 4-0 triumph for PSG over their Major League Soccer (MLS) opponents, Inter Miami, in the knockout clash. The result ensured a comfortable passage into the next round for the Ligue 1 giants.

PSG took charge of the match with two goals netted by Joao Neves, while an own goal credited to Tomas Aviles, and a strike from Achraf Hakimi, sealed the commanding victory. These efforts left Inter Miami unable to respond, as the French side displayed their superior quality and control throughout the first half.

After the game, Enrique addressed reporters during his post-match interview. While he expressed satisfaction with the overall performance and outcome of the contest, he was quick to highlight that his players appeared to drop their energy levels after halftime.

“We showed less energy in the second half, but I am happy,” Enrique remarked, reflecting on what he perceived as a slightly subdued effort following their explosive opening.

With this win, PSG are now set to meet the winner between Flamengo and Bayern Munich in the quarter-final fixture scheduled for Saturday. That clash will determine PSG’s next opponent on their Club World Cup journey.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich and Flamengo are expected to battle it out on Sunday evening in their own last-16 contest, with the winner advancing to face the Parisian club.

Enrique and his team will be hoping to maintain their momentum and address the second-half energy issue as they continue to chase Club World Cup glory.