⚽ PSG Defeats Bayern Munich and Reaches Club World Cup Semifinals

Atlanta, Georgia — Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the 2025 Club World Cup quarterfinals, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, and despite finishing the match with nine players after two red cards, the French side advanced to the tournament's semifinals.

⚽ Match Goals

• 78th Minute | PSG 1-0 Bayern | Désiré Doué
  The young midfielder capitalized on a defensive error and fired a powerful left-footed shot to break the deadlock.

• 90+6 Minute | PSG 2-0 Bayern | Ousmane Dembélé
  In stoppage time, Dembélé finished off a counterattack led by Achraf Hakimi to seal the win for PSG.

🧠 Key Incidents

The match was notably impacted by the serious injury to Jamal Musiala, who suffered a fractured ankle after a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian keeper appeared shaken and was consoled by teammates after the incident.

PSG also finished the match with nine men, following red cards to Willian Pacho (82') and Lucas Hernández (90+2'). Despite being down to nine, the French side showed composure and resilience to hold on to their lead.

📊 Match Statistics

Bayern Munich dominated possession with 54.4%, compared to 45.6% for PSG. In total shots, the German side attempted 13, while PSG had 11. Both teams registered five shots on target.

In terms of fouls, Bayern committed 13, and PSG 12. Each team received one yellow card, but PSG saw two red cards late in the match. Bayern had a clear advantage in corners, winning four, while PSG had none. Donnarumma made five saves, compared to three by Bayern's keeper. The official attendance was 66,937 spectators.

🏆 Next Opponent

With this win, Paris Saint-Germain advances to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for July 9 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.