Germain in the first knockout round of the revamped FIFA Club World CupThe Herons blew away a 2-0 lead against Palmeiras to surrender top place in Group A and set up the PSG clashMessi played for PSG for two years and publicly admitted he was unhappy with his spell in France after an unceremonious exit from BarcelonaLionel Messi will face his former side,

Palmeiras rallied from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami and qualify top of Group A for the Club World Cup last 16 on Monday, a result that sent both teams through to the knockout phase.

Inter Miami appeared to be cruising to a victory in the match, which would clinch the group. But Palmerias battled back, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes. Paulinho and Mauricio, two substitutes, scored in the 80th and 87th minute, respectively.