🇫🇷 PSG Outlast Bayern in Fiery Club World Cup Clash to Book Semifinal With Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals with a dramatic 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in Atlanta on Sunday night — a match marred by a serious injury to Jamal Musiala and two red cards for the French champions.
⚽ Doue and Dembele Deliver for PSG
19-year-old star Desire Doue, who previously shone in PSG’s Champions League triumph over Inter Milan, broke the deadlock in the 78th minute with a precise low drive into the bottom corner.
Despite being reduced to nine men, Ousmane Dembele sealed the win in injury time with a composed finish on the break, setting up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Real Madrid, who edged Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in New Jersey.
😟 Musiala Injured, Donnarumma Distraught
The match took a grim turn just before halftime when Jamal Musiala, starting his first game of the tournament, was injured after colliding with PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma while chasing a stray pass from Michael Olise.
The 21-year-old German clutched his ankle in visible pain and was immediately attended to by medics. A shaken Donnarumma had to turn away from the scene, visibly affected by the incident.
🔴 Double Red Card Drama
After Doue’s opener, Willian Pacho was sent off just minutes later for a reckless lunge on Leon Goretzka, and PSG’s problems compounded when Lucas Hernandez received a second yellow for catching Raphael Guerreiro with an elbow deep into stoppage time.
PSG were forced to hold off Bayern’s late surge with nine men on the pitch — but held firm thanks to a resilient back line and a commanding performance from Donnarumma.
❌ VAR Denies Bayern Twice
Bayern had their moments:
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Dayot Upamecano’s first-half header was ruled offside.
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Harry Kane’s late effort also didn’t count due to offside.
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And in added time, a VAR review overturned a penalty initially awarded against Nuno Mendes for a high foot on Thomas Müller.
👋 Müller Bows Out
The match marked an emotional farewell for Bayern legend Thomas Müller, who came on in the 80th minute for what is expected to be his final appearance after 17 years and 33 trophies with the Bavarian giants.
