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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The expanded FIFA Club World Cup witnessed its most dramatic day yet as Atlético Madrid executed a tactical masterclass to send a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain crashing out of the tournament, while Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami saw their fairytale run come to a valiant end on home soil.In a tense, attritional battle that was vintage Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid secured a gritty 1-0 victory over PSG in a crucial group stage decider. For 90 minutes, the Spanish side absorbed relentless pressure, forming an impenetrable defensive wall that frustrated PSG’s galaxy of attacking talent. The decisive moment came against the run of play in the 78th minute when a swift counter-attack was expertly finished by Antoine Griezmann, who found the bottom corner with a clinical strike.Despite dominating possession, PSG could not find a way through the disciplined and superbly organized Atlético defense, led by the colossal Jan Oblak in goal. The defeat marks a bitter and premature exit for the French champions, who entered the US-hosted tournament as one of the firm favorites.The day’s drama was amplified as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were also eliminated, falling 2-1 to Saudi powerhouse Al Hilal. In front of a passionate home crowd, Inter Miami fought bravely, with Messi providing several moments of trademark magic, including a stunning free-kick that rattled the crossbar.However, the MLS side was ultimately outclassed by a physically dominant and technically proficient Al Hilal team. Despite a late consolation goal, the dream of a deep run for the American co-hosts concluded, highlighting the significant gap that still exists between MLS and the world’s elite club sides.The day’s results send a powerful message across the tournament: that tactical discipline and collective grit can triumph over individual brilliance, and that the new Club World Cup format is primed for shocks, upsets, and high-stakes drama.