PSG with nine players beats Bayern Munich and advances to the Club World Cup semi-finals
In a match packed with drama, goals, red cards, and a heartbreaking injury, Paris Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 2-0 on Saturday night (July 5) to book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals. The quarterfinal clash, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, kept 66,937 fans on their feet with end-to-end action and explosive moments culminating in one of the most chaotic matches of the tournament so far.
Despite finishing with just nine players, PSG delivered a gutsy and high-intensity performance to eliminate the German giants and await the winner of the upcoming clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
The Match: High Octane From the Start
From the opening whistle, both teams signaled their intent. Within five minutes, PSG hit the crossbar through Désiré Doué, while Bayern’s Michael Olise tested Donnarumma at the other end. The pace never let up, with both sides committing to high-speed transitions and relentless attacks.
By halftime, the stats reflected the madness: 24 total shots on target 13 for Bayern, 11 for PSG and numerous close calls, including standout saves by Neuer and Donnarumma. Olise, Kvaratskhelia, and Fabián Ruiz each came close to breaking the deadlock, while Harry Kane’s header narrowly missed the mark.
Horror Moment: Musiala’s Injury Halts the Game
Just before halftime, the tone of the match shifted dramatically. Jamal Musiala, surging into the PSG box, collided with Gianluigi Donnarumma during a contested ball. As his ankle twisted gruesomely in the turf, the 21-year-old was left screaming in agony later confirmed to have suffered a fractured ankle.
The stadium fell silent. Donnarumma, visibly shaken and in tears, knelt on the field as medical teams stretchered Musiala off. The Bayern bench and players looked stunned. The injury cast a heavy shadow over the remainder of the game.
Second Half: Red Cards, Missed Chances, and Parisian Magic
After the break, the tempo remained unrelenting. Bayern came out strong, but PSG capitalized on a critical mistake in the 33rd minute. Doué a constant threat found space outside the box and launched a pinpoint left-footed strike past Neuer: 1-0, PSG.
Chaos soon followed.
Just minutes later, PSG’s Pacho was sent off with a straight red card after a harsh foul on Goretzka. Bayern piled on the pressure and even found the back of the net through Kane but for the second time in the match, the semi-automatic offside system canceled the goal.
As Bayern chased the equalizer, PSG suffered another setback. Lucas Hernández saw red in stoppage time for a reckless challenge, reducing the French side to nine men.
But instead of collapsing, PSG struck again. On the counter, Hakimi delivered a perfect low cross to Ousmane Dembélé, who coolly finished to seal the win in the dying seconds: 2-0, PSG an epic finish to an unforgettable match.
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What’s Next?
PSG advance to the Club World Cup semi-finals, where they will face the winner of Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund, who play later on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Despite the defeat, Bayern’s biggest concern now turns to Jamal Musiala’s long-term fitness. The midfielder was taken directly to a hospital in Atlanta, with Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirming the injury as “game-related” and absolving Donnarumma of blame.
“It was part of the game. Nobody’s pointing fingers,” Eberl told reporters post-match.
