Atlanta, USA – July 5, 2025 – In a match that had it all – stunning goals, dramatic red cards, and a heartbreaking injury – Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Bayern Munich 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The French champions, even with nine men on the field by the final whistle, secured their spot in the semi-finals in a truly unforgettable encounter.
Match Results: Paris Saint-Germain 2 - 0 Bayern Munich
PSG advanced to the semi-finals where they will face the winner of the Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund match.
Key Moments: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
First Half Shocker - Musiala's Injury: The intensity of the match was tragically interrupted in first-half stoppage time when Bayern's young star, Jamal Musiala, suffered a horrific injury after a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
1 Musiala's left ankle appeared to be cleanly broken, leaving players from both sides visibly shaken and a somber atmosphere hanging over the stadium. Donnarumma, despite walking away with the ball, was close to tears upon realizing the severity of the injury.78' - Doué Breaks the Deadlock: After a tense, end-to-end affair, the breakthrough finally came for PSG. João Neves dispossessed Harry Kane in midfield, initiating a swift counter-attack. Neves then found Désiré Doué just outside the box, whose low, left-footed shot skidded past a flat-footed Manuel Neuer to give PSG the crucial lead.
82' - Red Card Drama Begins (Pacho Sent Off): The match took another dramatic turn as PSG defender Willian Pacho was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Leon Goretzka, leaving PSG with ten men.
85' - Kane's Disallowed Goal: Bayern thought they had found the equalizer when Harry Kane headed home from a cross, but the goal was quickly ruled out for offside, a decision confirmed by VAR.
90+2' - Second Red Card for PSG (Lucas Hernández Sent Off): In a truly astonishing turn of events, PSG were reduced to nine men when substitute Lucas Hernández, a former Bayern player, received a straight red for an elbow on Raphael Guerreiro.
2 The French side now faced an uphill battle to hold onto their lead.90+6' - Dembélé Seals the Deal (with nine men!): With Bayern pressing relentlessly for an equalizer, PSG launched a counter-attack. Achraf Hakimi showed incredible skill, dribbling through multiple Bayern defenders before setting up substitute Ousmane Dembélé, who calmly slotted the ball into the net to double PSG's lead and secure the improbable victory. Dembélé's celebration honored Liverpool player Diogo Jota.
Late Penalty Rescinded: In the dying seconds, Bayern were awarded a penalty for a high boot from Nuno Mendes on Thomas Müller. However, after a VAR review, the referee overturned his initial decision, deeming there was no contact between Mendes' boot and Müller's head.
Match Statistics (Unofficial, based on match report details):
Paris Saint-Germain Goals: 2
Bayern Munich Goals: 0
Red Cards: PSG (Willian Pacho, Lucas Hernández) - 2; Bayern (0)
Disallowed Goals: Bayern (Harry Kane) - 1
Attendance: 66,937 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Goal Scorers:
Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) - 78'
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) - 90+6'
PSG's resilience and clinical finishing, even when severely numerically disadvantaged, proved to be the difference in a chaotic and captivating quarter-final. They now look ahead to a challenging semi-final as they continue their quest for the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.