Jamal Musiala Suffers Gruesome Injury Against PSG; Emotional Donnarumma Left in Tears
A night of high-stakes football turned tragic for Bayern Munich as rising star Jamal Musiala suffered a devastating injury during the first half of their FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Paris Saint-Germain. The French side went on to win 2-0, but the result was overshadowed by the harrowing moment just before the break.
In the final play of the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Musiala surged into the PSG penalty area in an attempt to convert a late opportunity. But as Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma rushed out to smother the play, disaster struck. The Bayern midfielder’s ankle became lodged awkwardly in the turf and twisted violently upon contact resulting in what appeared to be a severe fracture.
The immediate reaction was one of horror. Donnarumma, visibly shaken by the sight, broke down in tears on the pitch as Musiala screamed in pain near the corner flag. Medical staff responded swiftly, immobilizing the 21-year-old and stretchered him off the field as stunned teammates and opponents watched in silence.
Bayern Munich quickly released a statement on social media:
“Jamal Musiala had to be stretchered off the pitch after sustaining a serious injury. We are with you, Jamal!”
Musiala, who had started the match wearing the No. 42 jersey, was replaced by Serge Gnabry when the teams returned for the second half. According to Bayern sporting director Max Eberl, Musiala was taken directly to a hospital in Atlanta for scans and further evaluation.
Meanwhile, Donnarumma found himself cast in the role of unintended villain by the crowd. Every touch of the ball by the PSG goalkeeper was met with resounding boos from the stands despite replays showing the incident was accidental and part of routine play.
Both teams returned to the locker rooms visibly distressed, with the emotional weight of the moment hanging over the remainder of the match.
No timeline has yet been provided for Musiala’s recovery, but Bayern’s squad, staff, and fans are rallying around the young midfielder during what promises to be a challenging road ahead
