In a thrilling **FIFA Club World Cup 2025** clash, **Inter Miami staged a dramatic comeback** against Portuguese giants **FC Porto**, with **Lionel Messi delivering a moment of pure magic** to secure the win. Below are the **player ratings and match analysis** from this historic victory.
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## **🔴 Inter Miami Player Ratings (4-3-3)**
### **⭐ Top Performers** **Lionel Messi (RW) – 10/10** – **The GOAT delivered when it mattered most.** – **Scored a stunning free kick** (his 850th career goal). – **Dominated Porto’s defense** with dribbles, key passes, and leadership. – **Man of the Match** without question.
**Sergio Busquets (CM) – 8.5/10** – **Midfield maestro** – controlled the tempo. – **Crucial interceptions** to stop Porto’s counters. – **Assisted Messi’s first goal** with a perfectly weighted pass.
**Drake Callender (GK) – 8/10** – **Made 5 crucial saves**, including a **point-blank stop vs. Galeno**. – **Could do little for Porto’s goal** (defensive error).
### **🔹 Solid Contributions** **Jordi Alba (LB) – 7.5/10** – **Relentless overlaps**, linked well with Messi. – **Defensively solid** against Porto’s wingers.
**Diego Gómez (CM) – 7/10** – **Energetic performance**, covered ground well. – **Nearly scored** with a long-range effort.
**Sergii Kryvtsov (CB) – 7/10** – **Strong in the air**, won key duels. – **A few nervy moments** but recovered well.
### **⚠️ Room for Improvement** **Robert Taylor (LW) – 6/10** – **Worked hard but lacked end product.** – **Replaced late** for fresh legs.
**DeAndre Yedlin (RB) – 5.5/10** – **Struggled defensively** against Galeno. – **Improved in the second half.**
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## **🔵 FC Porto Player Ratings**
**Diogo Costa (GK) – 7/10** – **No chance on Messi’s free kick.** – **Made 4 good saves** but couldn’t stop the Herons’ momentum.
**Pepe (CB) – 6.5/10** – **Physical as ever**, but **beaten by Messi’s brilliance**. – **Booked** for a rough challenge.
**Mehdi Taremi (ST) – 6/10** – **Quiet game**, isolated for long stretches. – **Missed a big chance** in the 68th minute.
**Galeno (LW) – 7.5/10** – **Porto’s biggest threat**, tormented Yedlin. – **Should have scored** in the first half.
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## **📊 Match Analysis: How Inter Miami Turned It Around** – **First Half:** Porto dominated early, pressing high and scoring via **Evanilson’s clinical finish**. – **Second Half:** Messi took over – **his free kick was unstoppable**, curling into the top corner. – **Key Moment:** **Busquets’ interception and pass** led to Messi’s equalizer before the free kick heroics.
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## **🗣️ Post-Match Reactions** **Tata Martino (Inter Miami Coach):** *”Messi showed why he’s the best. This win proves we belong at this level.”*
**Sérgio Conceição (Porto Coach):** *”We controlled the game but Messi’s genius made the difference.”*
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## **🔜 What’s Next for Inter Miami?** – **Next Club World Cup Match:** vs. [Next Opponent] – **Can they go all the way?** With Messi in this form, anything is possible.
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## **💬 Your Thoughts?** **Was this Messi’s best performance for Inter Miami? Can they win the Club World Cup?** Let’s discuss!
